of West Memphis, AR
October 28, 1947 - September 3, 2015
Samuel Wayne Bari, age 67, of West Memphis, AR. passed away on September 3rd 2015 at Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN.
He was born October 28th 1947 in Marion, AR to Vince and Christine Bari. His siblings were Richard, Ralph, Tony, and Sidney.
He graduated Marion High School in 1965. For a short period after, he studied at the University of Memphis before entering the Navy for 6 years where he met and served with two of his closest friends John Strong and Ray Blackburn.
After his honorable discharge, he moved to Hartford, CT where he met his wife Debra Whitmore. They were married on July 26th 1975 at St. Clements Castle in Portland, CT. Their union lasted for 40 beautiful years.
He worked for Razorback concrete for 28 years after he was hired in 1987 as a dispatcher until his promotion in 2003 to safety director.
Sam loved golf, people, reading and attending his church. As a founding member of The Free Life Church, he served as the Treasurer for many years. He loved teaching his church family how to manage their money and the blessings from tithing according to God's word.
He was survived by his loving wife Debra, son in law Theodore Lark Jr, daughter Shannon and granddaughter Olivia. He cherished his parrot Sunny for 25 years.
Sam's favorite quote was ''Lead, Follow or Get out of the way!''
His memorial service will be held Saturday, October 3rd at 2:00 PM at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, AR.
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7 Condolence(s)
Terri
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Sam was one of the most respected men I've ever known! Church is alittle sad for me when I look over and your chair is empty! I love you Bro. Sam and you are greatly missed! Watch over all of us from Heaven. We will see you again one day.
Rita Madison
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
I thought very highly of Sam and will miss his participation in our association.
Donna Manion
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
To Sammy's Family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Sammy. Sammy and I went to high school together. My prayers for you during this time. May God comfort you and bring you peace.
Charlotte Kirkpatrick-Clark
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Debbi my sister my friend, Im a phone call away and I love you! I'm still keeping you in prayer...
Sam my brother my friend, to say you're missed is a massive understatement! You are an awesome soul and we all love you. Anyone who got to know you, their life was enriched with the love and wisdom you shared with all. I'll see ya later because this was not the end.
Nannette & OD Baker
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
We wish to extend our condolences to the family at this time. May you be comforted by the promise of the resurrection and the knowledge that soon death will be no more and never again will we have to bury our loved ones. God makes this wonderful promise to is at Isaiah 25:8 where it states that he will "swallow up death forever." I hope you find solace in these words.
Ronald lee Whitten
Saturday, September 5, 2015
God bless you Sami as you would let us call you sambo when young and had fun with you working swimming and laughing together all the time we spent together great to have the joy with you then and to know you are with your holy father in heaven see you there one day buddy
Ted Ferguson
Friday, September 4, 2015
To Sammie's family, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Sammie and I went to Marion Together...
Ted Ferguson