His career spanned over 25 years in the Air Force and 20 years at Kelly Air Force Base in Maintenance Directorate. Sam called Katy home for the past decade and a half.
He is survived by his two children, Susan and Thomas (Regina); five grandchildren, Dominic (Allison), Lora (Paul), Stephen, Andrew, and Anthony; five great-granddaughters, Biella, Anna, twins Evelyn and Julia, and Olivia; great-grandson, Michael; and brother, Albert.
He loved his family and was greatly loved in return.
Samuel will be interred at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with his best friend, his wife Margaret.