George Safford

Wamego-George Carley Safford joined the Heavenly Chorus on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was born to Harry and Blanche Marie Carley Safford on January 3, 1929. George spent his formative life at his Grandmother Safford and Grandmother Carley's homes. He had one sister, Leola Belle Safford of whom he was very fond of. It was she and him against the world all of their lives. George spent two years serving in the United States Army during WW II and seven years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a printer by trade and printed all of St. Francis Hospital's forms for 23 years. He is survived by two cousins, Jennifer David, Aurora, CO., and Pauline Conley, Delia. Graveside inurnment will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 642, Rossville, Kansas 66533.