Earl L. Asher

© Westville Record, Westville, OK
September 12, 1947
Submitted by: Wanda Elliott

Earl L. ASHER, age 39, Westville resident, was killed instantly, Tuesday morning at 6:40 am when according to reports of the train crew, he stepped in front of a north bound freight as it was coming up grade about a mile south of Westville.

Reports are that Mr. ASHER was carrying his hammer and rule as if enroot to work, when the tragedy occurred.

The body was brought into Westville on the train after the inquest was made at the place of the tragedy, and was taken in charge by the Roberts Funeral Home.

Funeral services were conducted, Thursday, September 11th, at the Roberts Funeral Chapel, by Rev. James H. SMITH. Burial was in the Westville Cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Oshie Mae ASHER, his mother, Mrs. Jennie POOR and two brothers, Clifford of Springdale, Arkansas, and Edgar of Modesto, California; also many other relatives and friends.