D. R. "Googy" Saffreed, 52, of Newark, Ohio died Monday morning December 9, 2013 at his home.
Born November 26, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio he was a son of the late Delmar R. Saffreed, II and Donna S. (Flowers) Renicker of Hanover, Ohio. Mr. Saffreed was a 1981 graduate of Licking Valley High School. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing and walking the woods hunting for ginseng. He was employed by The Advocate as a newspaper carrier and he also delivered "The Bag" for Dispatch Consumer Services. He had previously been employed at the Super Duper for 15 years.
Surviving in addition to his mother is a daughter Karli (Michael) Kincaid and his granddaughter Evy Kincaid of Newark. Also surviving is his sister, Laura Hilleary of Newark; a niece, Tracy Hilleary and a nephew, James Hilleary both of Newark; his best friend, Tom Parker of Newark and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his step-father, Floyd Renicker.
Calling hours will be from 11am to 3pm Friday, December 13, 2013 at the Frazeysburg Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 110 West Third Street.
Funeral services will be at 3:00pm Friday, December 13, 2013 at the funeral home with the Rev. Troy Lewis officiating. A caring cremation will follow the service.