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The Duncan Banner
Apr 29 2001

Amos S. Kubik Amos S. Kubik, 90, of Duncan died Thursday, April 26, 2001, in Duncan. Service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Assumption Catholic Church with the Rev. Donald J. Wolf officiating. Burial will be in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home in Duncan.

Amos was born Jan. 25, 1911, in Chickasha to Joe and Lottie Givens Kubik. He married Mary Pat Sparks on June 19, 1933, in El Reno and she preceded him in death on Dec. 2, 1983. Amos had a genius for making and keeping friends. His early life was very hard as the middle of three brothers whose mother left the family when they were quite young. He grew to manhood in the early depression years, completed high school and became a cross-country bus driver, taking the longest routes for maximum income to support his family of four daughters and a son, in addition to other family members and friends down on their luck. He retired from his job with 44 years of safe driving and many, many friends along the routes and in the towns where his buses made stops and among his fellow drivers.

Amos never allowed the frustrations and anxieties of this somewhat nomadic life, which kept him away from his beloved family many nights and most weeks, to overcome his basic good nature, deeply felt emotional ties to all kinds of people in all stations of life.

Amos was deeply committed to economic and racial justice and made his personal life an example in the Jim Crow days of Oklahoma and Texas, standing by his union and his belief in equalities in a region that was generally hostile both to minorities and to unions. He never apologized for his political and social beliefs but he never seemed to give offense with them either...people knew that his ideas and beliefs were from the highest of motives and a sensitive, caring personality.

Amos was an excellent woodworker, a very good mechanic and gifted with enormous common sense. He was never selfish with his money or goods or time and each of his children had a warm and affectionate relationship with him, although a very different one in each case.

Amos and Mary Pat, his wife of 51 years, remained a loving couple to the very end of her life and they were blessed in his post-retirement years with the time to travel, to shop for the collectibles and antiques which they both loved and to work on their lovely home, largely built from a smaller place by Amos himself. The very many close friends of Amos Kubik and his descendants, who include five children, Ireta Kubik Litton of Woodland Hills, Calif., James "Pete" Kubik of Houston, Texas, Mary Sue Sparkman of Exton, Pa., Martha Ann Lewis of Tujunga, Calif., and Jo Pat Kubik of Marlow; a half-brother, Art Red; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren, will hold the memory of this gentle, honest and loving person and of his devoted wife who preceded him in death for their time on this earth.

Rest in peace. Bearers will be Robert Litton, Marc Litton, Joe Lewis, John Strong, Bill Strong and George Ausbrooks. Honorary bearer is Charles Strong.

(Note: Amos was married twice after the death of his first wife. His second marriage was brief. His third wife, Francis, predeceased him).

Amos married Mary Patricia O'Neill Sparks on 18 Jun 1933 in El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma. Mary (daughter of James Rufus Sparks and Annie Josephine O'Neill) was born on 8 Mar 1914 in Oklahoma; died on 2 Dec 1983 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried in Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She had a very slight web on her left hand, which caused her difficulty in wearing her wedding ring.

Pall bearers at her funeral were John Strong, Bill Strong, Homer Strong, Bill Hunter, Joe D. Lewis, Clayton DuBose, Robert Litton. Honorary bearers were: Chris Litton, Marc Litton, Richard Foster, Vic Powers, Dale Murrell, Hoyt Hardin and Mack Ogle.

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From FindAGrave:

Obit: The Duncan Banner December 20, 1957 Page 1
Joseph Kubik, 78, Dies This Morning

Joseph Kubik, 78, of 213 South 9th, died in a local hospital at 11:25 am today after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.

Kubik, who lived in Duncan 36 years, had been hospitalized for three days. He had worked at the Browder, Matt and Bill's, and Hutchison & Roundtree Hardware stores here before retiring about two years ago.

A native of Scottsbluff, Neb., he was a member of the First Baptist Church and International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge here.

Service will be at 2 pm Sunday in Grantham Funeral Home Chapel.

The Rev. J.Thurmond George, First Baptist pastor, will be assisted in the service by the Rev. V. A. Jones of Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Duncan Cemetery.

Survivors include the widow, Lottie; and three sons, William R of 9 South 12th; Amos S of 221 North 11th; and R. Dale of Kennewick. Washington.

Also two brothers, Ladd and Stanley, both of El Cajon, CA; and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Fillipi of Pasadena, CA, and Mrs. Joe Sanders of Scottsdale, AZ.

Seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild also survive.

Bearers will be Matt Culp, Peter Sisler, Bill Hoard, Ed Wagnon, Marshalll Walters, and Dr. Wayne Odom.

Joseph married Sarah Isabelle "Belle" Givens about 1905. Sarah was born between 1885 and 1887 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nicknamed "Red" for her hair color.

Her given name was Sarah Isabelle, but she went by Belle, and was also called "Red" for her hair color. She was shown to have first married a Tyler Marter/Martin in 1900, and married Joseph Kubik five years later.

She appears to be the daughter of William Arthur GIVENS and John Ann HOLLOWAY, who both died in Wheeler, Texas; granddaughter of George Wesley GIVENS and Polly Ann MILLER; great-granddaughter of John C. GIVENS and Loryuhama Lavina BELL, and second great granddaughter of John Givens and Elizabeth SEALS of Virginia who later settled in Monroe County, Tennessee.

http://presys.com/~debinflorence/WGivens.html

(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Oklahoma, Grady County, Chickasha Twp, Pr 1
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 5 ED 99 Sheet 5 A Stamped 187
719-97-107
Kubik, Joseph Hd M W 29 M1 5 Neb US US English Salesman Har
dware
Kubik, Sarah I Wf F W 25 M1 5 3/2 Tx US US
Kubik, Tyler Son M W 7 S Ok Ne Texas
Kubik, Rodrick Son M W 3 S Ok Ne Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Roberts County, Pr. 1, Miami City
Enumerated 2 Feb 1920
SD 18 ED 212 Sheet 5A
105-109
Kubik, Sarah I Hd F W 33 M Tx US US Hotel Keeper Local Hotel
Martin, Tyler Son M W 18 S Ok Tx Tx Laborer Day
Kubik, Roderick W Son W 13 S Ok Tx Tx
Kubik, Amos S Son M W 8 S Ok Neb Tx
Kubik, Dale R m W 5 S Ok Neb Tx

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Married:
They had three children, Amos, Rod and Dale. Amos was the middle child. The birth order of the other two is not certain.

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At the time of the 1920 census, he was listed as the properitor of a hardware store.

James married Annie Josephine O'Neill on 27 Nov 1907 in Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma. Annie (daughter of John O'Neill and Sarah Elizabeth Payne) was born on 14 May 1884 in Texas; died on 30 Jun 1967 in Oklahoma; was buried in Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SSDI search result: Annie Sparks born 14 May 1884, died June 1967 (SS#447-34-9349) Death benefits sent to OK City, OK 73107.

Annie had a considerable library and she gave Lewis Adair Payne a set of Shakespeare's plays. The volumes were bound in rococo leather and printed on thin India paper. These had been given to her as a gift by her lawyer. Lewis was supposed to inherit her set of Dickens books but they went elsewhere.

She had a beautiful large cut glass punch bowl which was thought to have been stolen for a long time. One day it was discovered in the local priest's home. Apparently she had lent it for a church event and both parties forgot about it.

She died in poverty having lost her money through lack of financial acuity. She was a very generous and thoughtful person.

At the time of the 1930 census, she was listed as follows:

303-69-71 Sparks, Annie Head 0 $5000 F W 45 D No Yes Texas Northern Ireland Missouri Yes Manager Estate Employed 3N -----------, Mary P Daughter F W 16 S Yes Yes Oklahoma North Carolina Texas None

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STEPHENS COUNTY MARRIAGES - 1907 - 1912 SPARKS, JAMES R 38 O'NEILL, ANNIE J 23 27 NOV 1907 ST-1-5

Duncan Banner November 29, 1907 A Pretty Home Wedding
The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Jno O'Neill was the scene of a pretty home wedding Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock when their daughter, Miss Annie J., was united in marriage to Mr. J.R. Sparks, Father Urban De Hasque officiating.
The house was tastefully decorated with crysanthemums and potted plants and brilliantly lighted, the effect producing a harmonious feeling of joy and good cheer--an omen of good luck. After the ceremony the guests assembled around the pre-Thanksgiving festal board and partook of an elegant wedding breakfast.
A number of immediate friends of the family were in attendance and the contracting parties were the recipients of many handsome presents.
The bride is a highly accomplished young lady, possessing many charms of both mind and heart, and has grown to womanhood in this city. The groom is sober, industrious and reliable well worthy of the flower he has plucked from the beautiful home garden. They start out in their new relations under most auspicious circumstances and with the best wishes of a host of friends.
The Banner joins in the hearty and sincere congratulations that are being showered upon them and hopes their wedded life will prove one long, sweet dream of happiness, contentment and prosperity.

The Duncan Banner
Friday, Dec. 10, 1926
DIVORCE APPLICATION FILED
Mrs. Annie O'Neil Sparks Seeks Separation From Husband
Mrs. Annie O'Neill Sparks, 303 Hickory avenue, filed application for a restraining order to prevent her husband, James R. Sparks, from coming to the Sparks home after today. The application was granted.

A petition asking for a divorce from Sparks was to follow, it was understood.