Sam Lee Farrow, Jr.

Sam Lee Farrow Jr. of Temple died Tuesday, April 28, 2015. He was 80 years old. Visitation will be held Friday, May lst from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be on Saturday, May 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church with Dr. Don Lynn officiating. Sam was born Aug. 9, 1934, to Audrey & Sam Lee Farrow Sr. He graduated from Temple High School in 1951. He attended Temple Junior College, The University of Texas and Baylor University. He was active in many community and civic organizations. Sam loved the Central Texas area - but, most of all, he loved his Temple community. He loved meeting people and sharing his enthusiasm for his hometown. Sam always cared for everyone - helping in any way that he possibly could. He played such an important part in helping Temple grow. So many people have said that he was the 1st person that they met when they moved here. He was President, Chairman of the Board, Director, or on the Board of Governors, etc. of so many civic organizations, such as: Temple Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Central Texas, Christian Farms-Treehouse, Temple Civic Theater, Central Texas Better Business Bureau, Temple Salvation Army Corp., Children's Special Needs Network, St. Mary's School Trust Fund, Central Texas - Fort Hood Chapter, Association of the United States Army, Temple Lions Club, Cultural Activities Center, Gideons International and a member of Sons of the American Revolution; Descendents of San Jacinto; Hood's Texas Brigade Association; Sons of the Republic of Texas; Descendents of the War of 1812. Sam was a member of First Christian Church for over 50 years. When he was the Youth Leader, he held the record for the largest youth group in the city. He was an Elder, Trustee and Choir member for many years. Recently, he was given the Elder Emeritus Award for so many years of dedicated service. These are a few of his favorite things: He loved God. He loved his family and friends. He loved his hometown & his country. He loved sharing his God-given talent of singing. He loved Christmas, with presents; being the emcee for "Pioneer Day", the "St. Patrick's Day" party and performing in the Lions Club show; UT Longhorns; sailing, traveling, dinner at Lawry's and anything chocolate. He loved the laughing and loving moments with his family & friends. And in later years, he loved the quiet and reflective times spent with Fran. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Audrey & Sam Lee Farrow, Sr. and grandchild, Jon Johnson. Sam is survived by his loving wife of 20+ years, Fran Farrow; daughter Liza Farrow-Gillespie and husband Alan of Dallas; son Jon Farrow and wife Gayle of Temple; son Brad Altenberg of Temple; son David Altenberg of Belton; daughter Julie Peoples and husband Robert of Austin; daughter Kristin Altenberg of Dallas; brother Tom Farrow of Houston; grandchildren Stephanie Durham and husband DaSean; Jonathan Brian Farrow, Jessica Altenberg, Michelle Altenberg, Cory Altenberg, Ryan Dickens, Courtney Altenberg and great grandchild Liam Durham. Pallbearers are Bill Reeder, Jim Cripe, Joe Rogers, Doug Trainer, Allan Lueck, Neil Haney, Mac Burrough, Bill Stokes and Mike Thompson. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, Temple Lions Club, and Salvation Army or to the charity of your choice.