Ernest Arthur Mahaffey

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Obituary, copied from her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Jennifer Craig:

Ernest Arther Mahaffey, youngest child of James Arthur and Caldona Strow Mahaffey, was born on a farm northeast of Hebron, January 9, 1903, and spent his entire life farming in this area. He passed away July 10, 1963 at a local hospital following a lingering illness. He was 60 years 6 months of age.

On June 3, 1928, Ernest was united in marriage to Gladys Powell of Powell, Nebr. This union was blessed with five children now living, one son and four daughters. He was a devoted husband and father.

Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother James, and one infant son. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Gladys, his children; Lois (Mrs. Daryl Ream), Luree (Mrs. Ernest Marschman, Jr.), Larry, Linda and Lulu all of Alexandria. Five granchildren, Nancy, Donna, and Blaine Ream, Terry and Monte Marschman. His sisters Mrs. Bessie Wassom of Hebron, Mrs. Ulah Higel of Bruning and Mrs. Gladys Wassom of Hebron. Besides many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 12, 1963 at 2pm at Montgomery-Tibbetts-Cotter chapel with Rev. John L. Pettit officiating. Pallbearers were Clark Apley, Roy Marsh, Carl Nystrom, John Bright, Charles McKenzie, and John Murell. Interment was in the Fairbury Cemetery.

Ernest married Gladys May Powell on 3 Jun 1928 in Nebraska. Gladys (daughter of Isaac Powell and Emma Havel) was born on 25 Dec 1907 in Powell, Jefferson County, Nebraska; died on 26 Dec 1996 in Thayer County, Nebraska; was buried on 30 Dec 1996 in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]