of Little Rock, AR
January 23, 1979 - March 20, 2017
Samuel Dix Resnikoff, 38, died Monday, March 20, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born in Los Angeles, California, January 23, 1979 to his parents, Belynda Dix of Little Rock and Robert Resnikoff of Los Angeles.
Sam was a writer and a poet with a deep appreciation for the power and beauty of words. Sam studied film and screenwriting at Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. During his freshman year, Sam developed schizophrenia, a disease he bravely battled for the rest of his life.
He is preceded in death by his beloved grandfather, Robert L. Dix and his paternal grandparents, Ann and Rueben Resnikoff. Sam will be deeply missed by his parents; his grandmother, Betty Dix; his Aunts' Becky Simons and Brenda Hanke (Tim); Uncles' Bradley and Bob Dix and his many cousins and friends.
Memorial Services for my son, Sam Resnikoff will be held Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11 a.m in Shamblin Chapel at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, 72205. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Play Mountain Place, Humanistic Education Center, 6063 Hargis Street, Los Angles, California 90034.
There is a place in the heart which will never be filled and we will wait and wait in that space- Bukowski
"It is healthy and honorable to weep at the loss of someone we love. Healthy because such passion must be released. Honorable because it is respectful to admit the importance of people who have loved and supported us...people whose footprints cannot ever be matched." --Maya Angelou
I am so saddened by this news. I knew Sam, Belynda & Bob in their years at Play Mountain. My heart goes out to you, Belynda and Bob.
Thinking of you 💫
Sam was my student at PMP. I have fond memories of Sam and Jacob spending time together playing. RIP my sweet Sam.
Sam was my best friend during some of the best years of my life, and I am grateful to have shared that time with him. Thank you Belynda, Bob, and Sam.
Sam was my student at Play Mountain Place when he was 4-5 years old. Such a sweet boy he was. My heart is breaking for him and Belynda. I will always see him in my mind with his superman cape on and mischeivous smile. Rest In Peace, dear Sam.
I'm very sorry for your loss and at the same time, I am relieved that Sam is no longer suffering.