Printed in The Davis News on Jan. 21, 1998; Reprinted with permission
DR. SAMUEL WILLIAM SCANTLAN
Dr. Sam W. Scantlan, 96, died in Oklahoma City on Jan. 20, 1998. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at First Baptist Church, Davis. The Rev. Finis Steelman will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Fox Funeral Home.
"Dr. Sam" was born on Feb. 24, 1901, in Cuba, Mo., to Samuel Jeremiah and Edna Bell Key Scantlan. He grew up on a farm near Cuba. On Aug. 21, 1922, he married Naomi Ruth Britton, who preceded him in death. Though, when they married Sam and Naomi had never been more than 10 or 15 miles away from home, in the 57 years of their marriage they traveled all over the world. Sam's first job was as a foreman on a large ranch owned by the family doctor, Dr. W.S. Cox. Sam and Naomi both trusted the Lord as their Savior in a revival service at Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, a little country church in their farm community. In 1923, that church ordained Scantlan as a deacon.
In 1925, they moved to Chandler. He worked as a truck driver for Magnolia Oil Company. After the company moved them to St. Louis, Okla., he surrendered to preach, quit his job, and moved to Shawnee in order to attend Oklahoma Baptist University. Having only an eighth grade education, he finished his high-school and college work and graduated from O.B.U. in 1936. In 1957, O.B.U. conferred on him the Doctor of Divinity Degree.
"Dr. Sam" was pastor at seven Southern Baptist Churches. They included First Baptist Church of Avery, Rock Creek Baptist Church near Shawnee, First Baptist Church of St. Louis, and Fairview Baptist Church near Shawnee. In 1940, when he became pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, it was the third largest Baptist church in the state. After retirement, "Dr. Sam" pastured Central Baptist Church near Sulphur and Beaty Baptist Church near Pauls Valley.
In 1938, Scantlan became the Rural Church Missionary for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. In 1944, he returned to the Baptist Convention to become the first director of the newly-formed Department of Missions. He served as Missions Director for 23 years, during which time he also served as business manager for Falls Creek Baptist Assembly near Davis, and for a short time as superintendent of Boys Ranch Town in Oklahoma City. When he retired in 1956, he and Naomi moved to Davis. After retirement in 1971 and 1972, he was elected president of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.
Scantlan was proud of having been listed in "Who's Who in Oklahoma City," "Who's Who in International Poetry," "Who's Who in International Authors," and "Who's Who in Religion in America." He authored four books: Andrew Potter – The man and An Epoch, and a book of poetry, Through God's Revolving Doors. He has written the lyrics for several songs and hundreds of poems and essays. For several years he wrote a column, "One Man's Viewpoint," for The Davis News. He also had a weekly column in his home county-seat town, Steelville, Mo.
Several years after his wife, Naomi's death, Scantlan married his wife's half-sister, Alice Cook. She died a year later. He later married Juanita Shelby of Davis, who also preceded him in death.
Scantlan is survived by two daughters, Willa Ruth and her husband, Dr. J. Lyle Garlow of Oklahoma City, Sue Hannah and her husband, Jerry Morris, of Tyler, Texas; four grandchildren, Dawne Tybas of Oklahoma City, Sam J. Garlow of Shawnee, Michael Moore of Plano, Texas, and Marshall Moore of Austin, Texas; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by twin sons who died at birth in 1924.
Pallbearers will be Jack Fox, Miles Judkins, Dr. David Eggenberg, Wayne Poyner, Bob Tucker, Hollis Huckabaa and Frank Heaton. Honorary bearers are members of the Davis Kiwanis Club and pastors who are able to attend. Memorials may be made to the Davis First Baptist Church building fund in memory of Dr. Sam Scantlan.
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Source: Daily Ardmoreite
DAVIS -- Services for Dr. Sam W. Scantlan will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Finis Steelman officiating. Interment will be at Green Hill Cemetery.
Scantlan died Jan. 20, 1998, in Oklahoma City. He was born Feb. 24, 1901, at Cuba, Mo., to Samuel J. and Edna B. Key Scantlan.
He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1936 and in 1957, OBU conferred on him the doctor of divinity degree. He was pastor of seven Southern Baptist Churches. In 1944 he became the first director of the newly-formed Department of Missions for the Baptist Convention. He served as business manager of Falls Creek Baptist Assembly and was elected president of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. He authored four books.
Survivors include two daughters, Willa Ruth Garlow, Oklahoma City, and Sue Hannah, Tyler, Texas; four grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three wives, Naomi, Alice and Juanita; and twin sons who died at birth in 1924.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church building fund.
Bearers will be Jack Fox, Dr. David Eggenberg, Miles Judkins, Wayne Poyner, Bob Tucker, Hollis Huckabaa and Frank Heaton. Honorary bearers are Davis Kiwanis Club members and attending pastors.
Fox Funeral Home will direct services.
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Printed in The Davis News on July 16, 1981; Reprinted with permission
Scantlan-Cook Marry in Texas
Mrs. Alice Mae Cook of Tom Ball, Tex., and Dr. Sam Scantlan of Davis were married Friday, July 10, in Spring, Tex.
The couple will make their home in Davis. Dr. Scantlan is retired from the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.
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Printed in The Davis News on April 26, 1983; Reprinted with permission
Scantlan-Shelby united in Saturday wedding ceremony
Juanita Shelby and Dr. Sam Scantlan were united in marriage Saturday, April 21, in a 2:00 p.m. ceremony in the home of the bride. Rev. Lyle Garlow of Oklahoma City, son-in-law of Dr. Scantlan, officiated in the presence of members of their families.
A brass archway, entwined with mixed pastel spring flowers, formed the setting for the ceremony.
A reception followed. The wedding cake was made by Mrs. John Montgomery. Mrs. Garlow and Mrs. Rollie Barnett, daughter of the bride, assisted with serving.
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Printed in The Davis News on Aug. 14, 1980; Reprinted with permission
Dr. Scantlan Is Honored
Dr. Sam Scantlan was honored at Beaty Baptist church last Sunday with a surprise program celebrating 50 years as a Baptist minister.
At the morning worship, the sermon was given by Dr. Joe L. Ingram, executive director and treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Gene Bartlett, retired director of music for BGCO, presented special music. This part of the celebration Dr. Scantlan had planned. His two daughters, Willa Ruth Garlow and Sue Morris, surprised him with a program during the afternoon, "50 Golden Years of the Gospel According to Dr. Sam".
Lyle Garlow, Dr. Sam's son-in-law, presided. Included on the program were Harry Dodd, Bill and Lela Ingram, J. V. Lobaugh, Jack Fox, Truman Maxey, Margaret Taylor, Arias Wright, Bob Tucker, Finis Steelman, J. T. Roberts, Jerry Fullerton and Wayne Poyner.
The benediction was given by another son-in-law, Jerry Morris.
Letters of congratulations were received from President Jimmy Carter and Governor George Nigh. He also received several bouquets of flowers.
Ladies of the church served lunch following the morning service.
DR. SAMUEL WILLIAM SCANTLAN
Dr. Sam W. Scantlan, 96, died in Oklahoma City on Jan. 20, 1998. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at First Baptist Church, Davis. The Rev. Finis Steelman will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Fox Funeral Home.
"Dr. Sam" was born on Feb. 24, 1901, in Cuba, Mo., to Samuel Jeremiah and Edna Bell Key Scantlan. He grew up on a farm near Cuba. On Aug. 21, 1922, he married Naomi Ruth Britton, who preceded him in death. Though, when they married Sam and Naomi had never been more than 10 or 15 miles away from home, in the 57 years of their marriage they traveled all over the world. Sam's first job was as a foreman on a large ranch owned by the family doctor, Dr. W.S. Cox. Sam and Naomi both trusted the Lord as their Savior in a revival service at Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, a little country church in their farm community. In 1923, that church ordained Scantlan as a deacon.
In 1925, they moved to Chandler. He worked as a truck driver for Magnolia Oil Company. After the company moved them to St. Louis, Okla., he surrendered to preach, quit his job, and moved to Shawnee in order to attend Oklahoma Baptist University. Having only an eighth grade education, he finished his high-school and college work and graduated from O.B.U. in 1936. In 1957, O.B.U. conferred on him the Doctor of Divinity Degree.
"Dr. Sam" was pastor at seven Southern Baptist Churches. They included First Baptist Church of Avery, Rock Creek Baptist Church near Shawnee, First Baptist Church of St. Louis, and Fairview Baptist Church near Shawnee. In 1940, when he became pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, it was the third largest Baptist church in the state. After retirement, "Dr. Sam" pastured Central Baptist Church near Sulphur and Beaty Baptist Church near Pauls Valley.
In 1938, Scantlan became the Rural Church Missionary for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. In 1944, he returned to the Baptist Convention to become the first director of the newly-formed Department of Missions. He served as Missions Director for 23 years, during which time he also served as business manager for Falls Creek Baptist Assembly near Davis, and for a short time as superintendent of Boys Ranch Town in Oklahoma City. When he retired in 1956, he and Naomi moved to Davis. After retirement in 1971 and 1972, he was elected president of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.
Scantlan was proud of having been listed in "Who's Who in Oklahoma City," "Who's Who in International Poetry," "Who's Who in International Authors," and "Who's Who in Religion in America." He authored four books: Andrew Potter – The man and An Epoch, and a book of poetry, Through God's Revolving Doors. He has written the lyrics for several songs and hundreds of poems and essays. For several years he wrote a column, "One Man's Viewpoint," for The Davis News. He also had a weekly column in his home county-seat town, Steelville, Mo.
Several years after his wife, Naomi's death, Scantlan married his wife's half-sister, Alice Cook. She died a year later. He later married Juanita Shelby of Davis, who also preceded him in death.
Scantlan is survived by two daughters, Willa Ruth and her husband, Dr. J. Lyle Garlow of Oklahoma City, Sue Hannah and her husband, Jerry Morris, of Tyler, Texas; four grandchildren, Dawne Tybas of Oklahoma City, Sam J. Garlow of Shawnee, Michael Moore of Plano, Texas, and Marshall Moore of Austin, Texas; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by twin sons who died at birth in 1924.
Pallbearers will be Jack Fox, Miles Judkins, Dr. David Eggenberg, Wayne Poyner, Bob Tucker, Hollis Huckabaa and Frank Heaton. Honorary bearers are members of the Davis Kiwanis Club and pastors who are able to attend. Memorials may be made to the Davis First Baptist Church building fund in memory of Dr. Sam Scantlan.
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Source: Daily Ardmoreite
DAVIS -- Services for Dr. Sam W. Scantlan will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Finis Steelman officiating. Interment will be at Green Hill Cemetery.
Scantlan died Jan. 20, 1998, in Oklahoma City. He was born Feb. 24, 1901, at Cuba, Mo., to Samuel J. and Edna B. Key Scantlan.
He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1936 and in 1957, OBU conferred on him the doctor of divinity degree. He was pastor of seven Southern Baptist Churches. In 1944 he became the first director of the newly-formed Department of Missions for the Baptist Convention. He served as business manager of Falls Creek Baptist Assembly and was elected president of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. He authored four books.
Survivors include two daughters, Willa Ruth Garlow, Oklahoma City, and Sue Hannah, Tyler, Texas; four grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three wives, Naomi, Alice and Juanita; and twin sons who died at birth in 1924.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church building fund.
Bearers will be Jack Fox, Dr. David Eggenberg, Miles Judkins, Wayne Poyner, Bob Tucker, Hollis Huckabaa and Frank Heaton. Honorary bearers are Davis Kiwanis Club members and attending pastors.
Fox Funeral Home will direct services.
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Printed in The Davis News on July 16, 1981; Reprinted with permission
Scantlan-Cook Marry in Texas
Mrs. Alice Mae Cook of Tom Ball, Tex., and Dr. Sam Scantlan of Davis were married Friday, July 10, in Spring, Tex.
The couple will make their home in Davis. Dr. Scantlan is retired from the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.
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Printed in The Davis News on April 26, 1983; Reprinted with permission
Scantlan-Shelby united in Saturday wedding ceremony
Juanita Shelby and Dr. Sam Scantlan were united in marriage Saturday, April 21, in a 2:00 p.m. ceremony in the home of the bride. Rev. Lyle Garlow of Oklahoma City, son-in-law of Dr. Scantlan, officiated in the presence of members of their families.
A brass archway, entwined with mixed pastel spring flowers, formed the setting for the ceremony.
A reception followed. The wedding cake was made by Mrs. John Montgomery. Mrs. Garlow and Mrs. Rollie Barnett, daughter of the bride, assisted with serving.
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Printed in The Davis News on Aug. 14, 1980; Reprinted with permission
Dr. Scantlan Is Honored
Dr. Sam Scantlan was honored at Beaty Baptist church last Sunday with a surprise program celebrating 50 years as a Baptist minister.
At the morning worship, the sermon was given by Dr. Joe L. Ingram, executive director and treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Gene Bartlett, retired director of music for BGCO, presented special music. This part of the celebration Dr. Scantlan had planned. His two daughters, Willa Ruth Garlow and Sue Morris, surprised him with a program during the afternoon, "50 Golden Years of the Gospel According to Dr. Sam".
Lyle Garlow, Dr. Sam's son-in-law, presided. Included on the program were Harry Dodd, Bill and Lela Ingram, J. V. Lobaugh, Jack Fox, Truman Maxey, Margaret Taylor, Arias Wright, Bob Tucker, Finis Steelman, J. T. Roberts, Jerry Fullerton and Wayne Poyner.
The benediction was given by another son-in-law, Jerry Morris.
Letters of congratulations were received from President Jimmy Carter and Governor George Nigh. He also received several bouquets of flowers.
Ladies of the church served lunch following the morning service.
Printed in The Davis News on Jan. 21, 1998; Reprinted with permission
DR. SAMUEL WILLIAM SCANTLAN
Dr. Sam W. Scantlan, 96, died in Oklahoma City on Jan. 20, 1998. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at First Baptist Church, Davis. The Rev. Finis Steelman will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Fox Funeral Home.
"Dr. Sam" was born on Feb. 24, 1901, in Cuba, Mo., to Samuel Jeremiah and Edna Bell Key Scantlan. He grew up on a farm near Cuba. On Aug. 21, 1922, he married Naomi Ruth Britton, who preceded him in death. Though, when they married Sam and Naomi had never been more than 10 or 15 miles away from home, in the 57 years of their marriage they traveled all over the world. Sam's first job was as a foreman on a large ranch owned by the family doctor, Dr. W.S. Cox. Sam and Naomi both trusted the Lord as their Savior in a revival service at Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, a little country church in their farm community. In 1923, that church ordained Scantlan as a deacon.
In 1925, they moved to Chandler. He worked as a truck driver for Magnolia Oil Company. After the company moved them to St. Louis, Okla., he surrendered to preach, quit his job, and moved to Shawnee in order to attend Oklahoma Baptist University. Having only an eighth grade education, he finished his high-school and college work and graduated from O.B.U. in 1936. In 1957, O.B.U. conferred on him the Doctor of Divinity Degree.
"Dr. Sam" was pastor at seven Southern Baptist Churches. They included First Baptist Church of Avery, Rock Creek Baptist Church near Shawnee, First Baptist Church of St. Louis, and Fairview Baptist Church near Shawnee. In 1940, when he became pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, it was the third largest Baptist church in the state. After retirement, "Dr. Sam" pastured Central Baptist Church near Sulphur and Beaty Baptist Church near Pauls Valley.
In 1938, Scantlan became the Rural Church Missionary for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. In 1944, he returned to the Baptist Convention to become the first director of the newly-formed Department of Missions. He served as Missions Director for 23 years, during which time he also served as business manager for Falls Creek Baptist Assembly near Davis, and for a short time as superintendent of Boys Ranch Town in Oklahoma City. When he retired in 1956, he and Naomi moved to Davis. After retirement in 1971 and 1972, he was elected president of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.
Scantlan was proud of having been listed in "Who's Who in Oklahoma City," "Who's Who in International Poetry," "Who's Who in International Authors," and "Who's Who in Religion in America." He authored four books: Andrew Potter – The man and An Epoch, and a book of poetry, Through God's Revolving Doors. He has written the lyrics for several songs and hundreds of poems and essays. For several years he wrote a column, "One Man's Viewpoint," for The Davis News. He also had a weekly column in his home county-seat town, Steelville, Mo.
Several years after his wife, Naomi's death, Scantlan married his wife's half-sister, Alice Cook. She died a year later. He later married Juanita Shelby of Davis, who also preceded him in death.
Scantlan is survived by two daughters, Willa Ruth and her husband, Dr. J. Lyle Garlow of Oklahoma City, Sue Hannah and her husband, Jerry Morris, of Tyler, Texas; four grandchildren, Dawne Tybas of Oklahoma City, Sam J. Garlow of Shawnee, Michael Moore of Plano, Texas, and Marshall Moore of Austin, Texas; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by twin sons who died at birth in 1924.
Pallbearers will be Jack Fox, Miles Judkins, Dr. David Eggenberg, Wayne Poyner, Bob Tucker, Hollis Huckabaa and Frank Heaton. Honorary bearers are members of the Davis Kiwanis Club and pastors who are able to attend. Memorials may be made to the Davis First Baptist Church building fund in memory of Dr. Sam Scantlan.
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Source: Daily Ardmoreite
DAVIS -- Services for Dr. Sam W. Scantlan will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Finis Steelman officiating. Interment will be at Green Hill Cemetery.
Scantlan died Jan. 20, 1998, in Oklahoma City. He was born Feb. 24, 1901, at Cuba, Mo., to Samuel J. and Edna B. Key Scantlan.
He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1936 and in 1957, OBU conferred on him the doctor of divinity degree. He was pastor of seven Southern Baptist Churches. In 1944 he became the first director of the newly-formed Department of Missions for the Baptist Convention. He served as business manager of Falls Creek Baptist Assembly and was elected president of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. He authored four books.
Survivors include two daughters, Willa Ruth Garlow, Oklahoma City, and Sue Hannah, Tyler, Texas; four grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three wives, Naomi, Alice and Juanita; and twin sons who died at birth in 1924.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church building fund.
Bearers will be Jack Fox, Dr. David Eggenberg, Miles Judkins, Wayne Poyner, Bob Tucker, Hollis Huckabaa and Frank Heaton. Honorary bearers are Davis Kiwanis Club members and attending pastors.
Fox Funeral Home will direct services.
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Printed in The Davis News on July 16, 1981; Reprinted with permission
Scantlan-Cook Marry in Texas
Mrs. Alice Mae Cook of Tom Ball, Tex., and Dr. Sam Scantlan of Davis were married Friday, July 10, in Spring, Tex.
The couple will make their home in Davis. Dr. Scantlan is retired from the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.
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Printed in The Davis News on April 26, 1983; Reprinted with permission
Scantlan-Shelby united in Saturday wedding ceremony
Juanita Shelby and Dr. Sam Scantlan were united in marriage Saturday, April 21, in a 2:00 p.m. ceremony in the home of the bride. Rev. Lyle Garlow of Oklahoma City, son-in-law of Dr. Scantlan, officiated in the presence of members of their families.
A brass archway, entwined with mixed pastel spring flowers, formed the setting for the ceremony.
A reception followed. The wedding cake was made by Mrs. John Montgomery. Mrs. Garlow and Mrs. Rollie Barnett, daughter of the bride, assisted with serving.
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Printed in The Davis News on Aug. 14, 1980; Reprinted with permission
Dr. Scantlan Is Honored
Dr. Sam Scantlan was honored at Beaty Baptist church last Sunday with a surprise program celebrating 50 years as a Baptist minister.
At the morning worship, the sermon was given by Dr. Joe L. Ingram, executive director and treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Gene Bartlett, retired director of music for BGCO, presented special music. This part of the celebration Dr. Scantlan had planned. His two daughters, Willa Ruth Garlow and Sue Morris, surprised him with a program during the afternoon, "50 Golden Years of the Gospel According to Dr. Sam".
Lyle Garlow, Dr. Sam's son-in-law, presided. Included on the program were Harry Dodd, Bill and Lela Ingram, J. V. Lobaugh, Jack Fox, Truman Maxey, Margaret Taylor, Arias Wright, Bob Tucker, Finis Steelman, J. T. Roberts, Jerry Fullerton and Wayne Poyner.
The benediction was given by another son-in-law, Jerry Morris.
Letters of congratulations were received from President Jimmy Carter and Governor George Nigh. He also received several bouquets of flowers.
Ladies of the church served lunch following the morning service.
DR. SAMUEL WILLIAM SCANTLAN
Dr. Sam W. Scantlan, 96, died in Oklahoma City on Jan. 20, 1998. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at First Baptist Church, Davis. The Rev. Finis Steelman will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Fox Funeral Home.
"Dr. Sam" was born on Feb. 24, 1901, in Cuba, Mo., to Samuel Jeremiah and Edna Bell Key Scantlan. He grew up on a farm near Cuba. On Aug. 21, 1922, he married Naomi Ruth Britton, who preceded him in death. Though, when they married Sam and Naomi had never been more than 10 or 15 miles away from home, in the 57 years of their marriage they traveled all over the world. Sam's first job was as a foreman on a large ranch owned by the family doctor, Dr. W.S. Cox. Sam and Naomi both trusted the Lord as their Savior in a revival service at Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, a little country church in their farm community. In 1923, that church ordained Scantlan as a deacon.
In 1925, they moved to Chandler. He worked as a truck driver for Magnolia Oil Company. After the company moved them to St. Louis, Okla., he surrendered to preach, quit his job, and moved to Shawnee in order to attend Oklahoma Baptist University. Having only an eighth grade education, he finished his high-school and college work and graduated from O.B.U. in 1936. In 1957, O.B.U. conferred on him the Doctor of Divinity Degree.
"Dr. Sam" was pastor at seven Southern Baptist Churches. They included First Baptist Church of Avery, Rock Creek Baptist Church near Shawnee, First Baptist Church of St. Louis, and Fairview Baptist Church near Shawnee. In 1940, when he became pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, it was the third largest Baptist church in the state. After retirement, "Dr. Sam" pastured Central Baptist Church near Sulphur and Beaty Baptist Church near Pauls Valley.
In 1938, Scantlan became the Rural Church Missionary for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. In 1944, he returned to the Baptist Convention to become the first director of the newly-formed Department of Missions. He served as Missions Director for 23 years, during which time he also served as business manager for Falls Creek Baptist Assembly near Davis, and for a short time as superintendent of Boys Ranch Town in Oklahoma City. When he retired in 1956, he and Naomi moved to Davis. After retirement in 1971 and 1972, he was elected president of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.
Scantlan was proud of having been listed in "Who's Who in Oklahoma City," "Who's Who in International Poetry," "Who's Who in International Authors," and "Who's Who in Religion in America." He authored four books: Andrew Potter – The man and An Epoch, and a book of poetry, Through God's Revolving Doors. He has written the lyrics for several songs and hundreds of poems and essays. For several years he wrote a column, "One Man's Viewpoint," for The Davis News. He also had a weekly column in his home county-seat town, Steelville, Mo.
Several years after his wife, Naomi's death, Scantlan married his wife's half-sister, Alice Cook. She died a year later. He later married Juanita Shelby of Davis, who also preceded him in death.
Scantlan is survived by two daughters, Willa Ruth and her husband, Dr. J. Lyle Garlow of Oklahoma City, Sue Hannah and her husband, Jerry Morris, of Tyler, Texas; four grandchildren, Dawne Tybas of Oklahoma City, Sam J. Garlow of Shawnee, Michael Moore of Plano, Texas, and Marshall Moore of Austin, Texas; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by twin sons who died at birth in 1924.
Pallbearers will be Jack Fox, Miles Judkins, Dr. David Eggenberg, Wayne Poyner, Bob Tucker, Hollis Huckabaa and Frank Heaton. Honorary bearers are members of the Davis Kiwanis Club and pastors who are able to attend. Memorials may be made to the Davis First Baptist Church building fund in memory of Dr. Sam Scantlan.
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Source: Daily Ardmoreite
DAVIS -- Services for Dr. Sam W. Scantlan will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Finis Steelman officiating. Interment will be at Green Hill Cemetery.
Scantlan died Jan. 20, 1998, in Oklahoma City. He was born Feb. 24, 1901, at Cuba, Mo., to Samuel J. and Edna B. Key Scantlan.
He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1936 and in 1957, OBU conferred on him the doctor of divinity degree. He was pastor of seven Southern Baptist Churches. In 1944 he became the first director of the newly-formed Department of Missions for the Baptist Convention. He served as business manager of Falls Creek Baptist Assembly and was elected president of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. He authored four books.
Survivors include two daughters, Willa Ruth Garlow, Oklahoma City, and Sue Hannah, Tyler, Texas; four grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three wives, Naomi, Alice and Juanita; and twin sons who died at birth in 1924.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church building fund.
Bearers will be Jack Fox, Dr. David Eggenberg, Miles Judkins, Wayne Poyner, Bob Tucker, Hollis Huckabaa and Frank Heaton. Honorary bearers are Davis Kiwanis Club members and attending pastors.
Fox Funeral Home will direct services.
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Printed in The Davis News on July 16, 1981; Reprinted with permission
Scantlan-Cook Marry in Texas
Mrs. Alice Mae Cook of Tom Ball, Tex., and Dr. Sam Scantlan of Davis were married Friday, July 10, in Spring, Tex.
The couple will make their home in Davis. Dr. Scantlan is retired from the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.
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Printed in The Davis News on April 26, 1983; Reprinted with permission
Scantlan-Shelby united in Saturday wedding ceremony
Juanita Shelby and Dr. Sam Scantlan were united in marriage Saturday, April 21, in a 2:00 p.m. ceremony in the home of the bride. Rev. Lyle Garlow of Oklahoma City, son-in-law of Dr. Scantlan, officiated in the presence of members of their families.
A brass archway, entwined with mixed pastel spring flowers, formed the setting for the ceremony.
A reception followed. The wedding cake was made by Mrs. John Montgomery. Mrs. Garlow and Mrs. Rollie Barnett, daughter of the bride, assisted with serving.
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Printed in The Davis News on Aug. 14, 1980; Reprinted with permission
Dr. Scantlan Is Honored
Dr. Sam Scantlan was honored at Beaty Baptist church last Sunday with a surprise program celebrating 50 years as a Baptist minister.
At the morning worship, the sermon was given by Dr. Joe L. Ingram, executive director and treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Gene Bartlett, retired director of music for BGCO, presented special music. This part of the celebration Dr. Scantlan had planned. His two daughters, Willa Ruth Garlow and Sue Morris, surprised him with a program during the afternoon, "50 Golden Years of the Gospel According to Dr. Sam".
Lyle Garlow, Dr. Sam's son-in-law, presided. Included on the program were Harry Dodd, Bill and Lela Ingram, J. V. Lobaugh, Jack Fox, Truman Maxey, Margaret Taylor, Arias Wright, Bob Tucker, Finis Steelman, J. T. Roberts, Jerry Fullerton and Wayne Poyner.
The benediction was given by another son-in-law, Jerry Morris.
Letters of congratulations were received from President Jimmy Carter and Governor George Nigh. He also received several bouquets of flowers.
Ladies of the church served lunch following the morning service.
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