Orban T. "O.T." Samford, 83, of Center, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born January 27, 1925 in Lufkin to Simual Samford and Lula Edwards Samford.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, August 1 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 2 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Ron Luman and Bro. Joe Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Waterman Cemetery in Center.

Survivors include:

Sons:
Greg Samford of Center
Max Samford & wife Sheila of Bonham

Daughter, Jana Wright & husband Jeff of Center

Eleven Grandchildren

Thirteen Great Grandchildren

Also a number nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Christine Peace Samford