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Lee Roy Selmon remembered at Oklahoma funeral

The Columbian
Published: September 9, 2011, 5:00pm

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The First Southern Baptist Church was packed with people from all walks of life Saturday. The common traits they shared were love and respect for Lee Roy Selmon.

More than 700 mourners paid final respects to the Pro Football Hall of Famer and one of the best players in Oklahoma football history. Much like the funeral service Friday in Lutz, Fla., the service in Selmon’s home state focused on a life that went much deeper than what he did on the football field.

Dewey Selmon was one of seven speakers to eulogize his younger brother, who died last Sunday, two days after suffering a stroke at his Florida home. He was 56.

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