The Mullin (S.C.) Enterprise in speaking of the funeral of the late Mr. Safy who died here last week, says:
The funeral, which attracted more than usual interest was held Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock when the remains of George J. Safy, in charge of the local Masonic order, were laid to rest in the beautiful little cemetery of Cedardale, just outside of the city limits.
The body, in charge of the family, arrived here Saturday morning from Weldon, N.C., where Safey had lived for some time, Mr. Safy dying Friday. He had been ill for several months and just before his death expressed a desire to be brought back here for burial.
Mr. Safy was about 47 years of age, having come to this country from Sidon, Syria, something like 24 years ago, about eight years after which he came to Mullins and went into business and remained for about 15 years. During this period he made friends by the hundreds and at the time of his death was highly respected because of his honesty in business affairs and his devotion to his church and fraternal connections. He was a member of Macedonia Methodist church; also a member of the local Masonic lodge and always showed a keen interest in local civic movements.
Fellow countrymen and friends from all over central and Pee Dee section of the State came in large numbers to pay their last respects and to assist the people of Mullins to render service to Mr. Safy.
Mr. Safy is survived by a widow, who likewise has a large number of friends here; five children and a sister, Mrs. Alexander Nofal of Florence.
From the front page of The Roanoke News, “A Newspaper for the People,” Weldon, N.C., Thursday, July 31, 1924
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