Sampson "Sam" Bear Hacker

He was born February 21, 1985 in Jacksonville, FL to Nicholas and Teri (Johnson) Hacker.

He is survived by his parents, Nicholas Hacker and Teri Johnson, fiance' Melinda "Mindy" Alexander of Washington, two siblings, Susan (Larry) Gray of East Peoria and Stephen Johnson of Roanoke; step-brother, Joseph (Mandy) Graham of Springfield, a son Sampson Bear Hacker II, a step-son, Michael Alexander, paternal grandmother, Carol Hacker of Roanoke and three nieces, Cheyenne, Kaleigh "Kay" and Chrysta Gray.

Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, paternal grandfather, a cousin, Tim Johnson and his aunt, Donna Johnson..

Sam served in the U.S. Army and worked as a Chef at Ken's restaurant in Washington. He was super proud of his Irish heritage and enjoyed watching Bear's Football and Cardinal's Baseball. Sam loved spending time with family, friends, his beloved dog Django, and gaming on his PlayStation.

Cremation will be accorded and a celebration of life will be Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 1 to 4 pm at the Fondulac Park Administration Building, 201 Veterans Drive, East Peoria, rooms D and E . Remmert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to T.A.P.S. or to the Wounded Warrior Project. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.