Samuel Henry Kephart

Samuel Henry Kephart, 87, of Las Vegas, and formerly of Niagara Falls, N.Y., passed away Nov. 14, 2013. He was born March 11, 1926, in Osceola Mills, Pa., and was a 25year resident of Las Vegas. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his discharge from the Navy, he worked in multiple coal mines in Pennsylvania. He moved to Niagara Falls, N.Y. after marrying Gloria Folmar. He was an employee at Airco Sphere Anoids and Electroids, while also serving as OCAWs union president for many years. Sam was an active father who coached many of his sons little league baseball teams to championships. After raising his family and losing his son, Sammy, he and Gloria retired to Las Vegas in the late 1980s. Some of Sams favorite pastimes were bowling, playing poker, cheering on his favorite football team, The Pittsburth Steelers, and spending time with his family. He had a deep love for classic cars and his country. After his wife, Gloria, passed away, he received a second chance at love with Frances Hamilton. With Fran, he found a new passion for traveling and they enjoyed excursions to Hawaii and Laughlin. Sam is survived by his wife, Frances Kephart children, John Kephart, Sharon James Morganti, Joseph Kephart and Steven Kephart two brothers, Denver Rose Kephart and Norman Kephart sisters: Norma Coudriet, Marie Kephart, Nancy Anderson, Mary Kay Givens, Patti Scherer Francine Reise five stepchildren 10 grandchildren six stepgrandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents: Zeke Bessie Kephart Siblings: Oscar Kephart, Zeke Kephart, Marsha Kephart, Margaret Bill Kennedy, Jean Penque Tom Plisco. Visitation will be 48 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, both at Davis Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave. Burial will follow at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive. A reception will follow at Giuseppes, 2630 W. Horzon Ridge Parkway. Donations may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 S. Swenson St. Las Vegas, NV 89169.

Visitation

Davis Funeral Home
6200 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV  89119
Sunday, November 17, 2013
4:008:00 PM

Service

Funeral Service

Davis Mausoleum Chapel
6200 South Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV  89119
Monday, November 18, 2013
9:00 AM

Cemetery

Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
1900 Buchanan Blvd.
Boulder City, NV  89005

Memorial Contributions

4141 S. Swenson Street
Las Vegas, NV  89169