of Leslie, AR
June 17, 1941 - October 24, 2019
Sam Lewis, age 78 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, October 24th, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Conway, Arkansas. He was born in Leslie, Arkansas on June 17th, 1941 to the late Myrtle Glenn Lewis and Sarepta Audrey Watts Lewis.
Sam graduated from Leslie High School in 1959. After graduation he joined the US Army. Once returning home, Sam worked as the butcher at Lewis Grocery, which was owned by his parents. He married Lynn Simmons on October 6th, 1965. In 1974, Sam and Lynn moved to Angora Mountain where he worked as a farmer and carpenter and raised their three daughters. He loved his farm life, dancing, and playing cards with his friends, but the love of his life was his family and especially his grandchildren, as he had a nickname for each one of them. Sam was also a member of the Wiley's Cove Masonic Lodge #524.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lynn Simmons Lewis of Leslie; daughters, Sami (Dennis) Kelley of Marshall and Shantal Lewis Fikes of Leslie; grandchildren, Dustin Adams, Tanner Wade, Colton Kelley, Brooklyn Kelley, Trace Fikes, and Kasen Fikes; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Paislen, Lucas and Shalynn; sisters-in-law, Brenda Lewis and Vicky Lewis; along with nieces, nephews and many friends.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle and Sarepta Lewis; daughter, Shala Lynn Lewis Stone; sisters, Linda Lee Lewis and Sue Lewis; and brothers, Merl Lewis and Joe Lewis.
Graveside services for Sam will be 2:00 PM Sunday, October 27th, 2019 at Angora Cemetery near Leslie, Arkansas with Bro Bill Derickson officiating. Pallbearers will be Sam's grandchildren; Dustin Adams, Tanner Wade, Colton Kelley, Brooklyn Kelley, Trace Fikes and Kasen Fikes. At the family's request in lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Sam's name to the Angora Cemetery Fund, c/o Simmons Bank in Marshall, Arkansas.
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18 Condolence(s)
Rita Thomas
Monday, October 28, 2019
Lynn and family i'm so sorry to hear about Sam you all are in my prayers .
Shawna Bramlett-Waller
Monday, October 28, 2019
Lynn, Sami and Shantel~
I am truly sorry for your loss... Nobody ever knows how much anyone else is hurting ~ You don't get over it ... You get through it... It never gets better... It gets different! Love you all!!!
Thoughts Prayers and Love~
Shawna and Sloan
Robin Mays
Sunday, October 27, 2019
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband, daddy, and grandpa. I pray for peace and comfort.
Melvin Norris
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Are thoughts and prayers are with your family and you Shantal.
Mel and Peggy Norris
James & Sara Myatt
Saturday, October 26, 2019
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Prayers for the family.
Beth Downhour
Saturday, October 26, 2019
To the Lewis family I'm so sorry for your lost. He will be greatly missed.
Helen Lochridge
Saturday, October 26, 2019
So sorry for your loss, may God fill your hearts with precious memories of Sam. Love and prayers.
Rebecca Aderholt
Saturday, October 26, 2019
So very sorry for you all. Mr. Sam was one of my favorites, always such a joy to be around, as was the rest of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with y’all.
Barbara Smith
Saturday, October 26, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.
Linda Davis
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Susan Seeger Pack
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Dale and Tavonda Brown
Saturday, October 26, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort.
Marshall FFA Chapter
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Reaching out to our Brother Colton and Sister Brooklyn with a hug from all members of the FFA Chapter.
Victoria Gorton and Joe Toney
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Thoughts and prayers of comfort you and your family at this time. Sam was a joy to meet and care for. There wasn’t a time he did not have a smile for us.
Audie and Judy Walding
Friday, October 25, 2019
Lynn, Shant and family, we're so sorry for your loss. Condolences and many prayers for you at this time.
Sam Passmore
Friday, October 25, 2019
So sorry to hear. I have fond memories my entire life of Sam and your family. I remember the last time I saw him (though it's been a few years), he greeted me "hello Sam" ... a priceless memoir! Prayers and heartfelt condolences.
Sandra Williams Harness
Friday, October 25, 2019
Sorry to hear about Sam. Prayers for you ðŸ™
Barb Henderson
Friday, October 25, 2019
Lynn and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Sam’s passing! May God comfort you during this time.