Lindsey J. “Sam” Sammons

March 26, 1924 – March 13, 2017

Lindsey J. “Sam” Sammons, age 92, passed away March 13, 2017 in San Antonio, TX.

He was born on March 26, 1924 in Louisa, KY to Ulysses & Elva (Miller) Sammons. He was a true son of the Great Depression and the WWII era. He served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific & participated in the Luzon Invasion and Campaign. He then joined the active Naval Reserve as a photographer, transferring to the Air Force in 1948. He retired in 1965 with over 22 years of service. He was also a Master Mason since 1955. Sam was proud of his Scottish and Irish Heritage. He was an accomplished illustrator and cartoonist. 

He was preceded in death by his 4 sisters: Mary, Blanch, Gussie and Shirley; 2 brothers: Fred and Roy.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ethel Sammons; and adopted son, Timothy.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 9 a.m., Monday, March 27, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

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Mom and I want to thank each of you for your kind thoughts. We know that Dad would be grateful and would wish each of you the very best that life has to offer.
Love,

Ethel and Tim