Samuel L. Blades, 69

LAUREL - Samuel L. Blades, died on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, in Lifecare at Lofland Park, Seaford. He was 69. He was born in Seaford, a son of the late Roy and Hazel Blades. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty L. Blades, whom passed in 1999; and a granddaughter, Amber N. Oliver, whom passed in 1993. Samuel is survived by his son, Dale Blades and wife Sherry, of Laurel; a daughter, Susan E. Oliver and her husband Michael, of Laurel; a step-daughter, Cheryl McGee and husband Robert, of Laurel; and grandchildren, Dale Blades, of Washington D.C., and Traci Blades, of Laurel. He is also survived by his loving dog, "Cookie". All services will be private. Arrangements are by the Hannigan, Short Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel.