Sam moved to the United States when he was 9 years old. He enjoyed gardening, black and white movies, and football. He also loved to cook, experimenting with different ideas. Cherry and apple pies were some of his favorite desserts, but he really loved peanuts or any kind of nuts. One of his childhood memories was buying fresh roasted nuts in a cone from the street vendors.
Over the years, Sam owned a video store and Bahou Electronics which came to close in the late 1990’s. Sam then pursued a second career in accounting and bookkeeping. He attended Stephen F. Austin State University and graduated with his B.S. degree. He then opened Bahou Bookkeeping Services, and helped many people over the years with their taxes. He was a workaholic, very old fashioned, and very much enjoyed taking care of people.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Steve and Michael Bahou.
Survived by his wife of 43 years, Margaret “Peggy” Spears Bahou; children, Andre Bahou, Sarah Bahou, and Elizabeth Adams; grandchildren, Austin Adams, Sam Bahou, Rachel Bahou, and Adam Bahou; Sister, Barbara Kebodeaux.
The family will receive friends, Sunday, May 20, 2018, from 2:00 until 4:00PM, at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches, Texas.
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