Sam was born April 23, 1946 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Dessie and William Ham. After high school Sam joined the Navy, served his country proud, and was Honorably discharged. After the Navy Sam settled in Carrollton, Texas and began working at Edward Don, where he retired after 35 years of service. Sam loved to dance! It was at the Debonair Danceland in East Dallas where he met his beloved Brenda. On February 14, 1992 Sam married the love of his life Brenda, with whom he happily spent 29 years. Sam was a loving husband, father and papa. He was the love of Brenda's life. Sam loved to play Golf & Poker. He was a great friend to many. He loved to tell Navy stories and loved Country Western movies. Especially John Wayne.
Sam is survived by his wife Brenda Ham, two sons Jason and Michael Llewellyn, Daughter in Law Jessica Llewellyn, and grandchildren Kelsey Llewellyn, Kyleigh and Austin Allison, Levi Llewellyn, Zach and Justin Rivera and Cooper Llewellyn, Sister in Law Susan Ham, Nephew’s Christopher Ham, Paul Huggins and Andy Huggins, Great Niece and Nephew Christina and Vito Pallitto, along with many, many friends.
Sam is preceded in death by his mother Dessie Gilbert, stepfather Oriville Gilbert, Dad William Ham, sister Mary Huggins, Brother in Law Bobby Huggins Sr., Brother David Ham, Nephew Bob Huggins Jr. & his wife Theresa Huggins and grandbaby Morgan Llewellyn.
Visitation will be Friday, October 1, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Metrocrest Funeral Home, 1810 N Perry Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006, followed by the funeral service at 10:30 AM
He will be laid to rest immediately following services at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211.
