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Jewel Sam Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the age of 75. He was born on July 20, 1939 to the late Ruth Magee Sam and Jewel Sam, Sr. He leaves to mourn in passing, his wife, Evelena Stewart Sam, his son, Reginald K. Sam, Sr. (Annette), his grandson, Reginald K. Sam, Jr. (Diana H.), his brothers, Albert Sam (Hattie) and Marshall Sam, his sisters, the late Bobbie S. Turner, Mildred S. Keller (late Marshall Keller), Cynthia S. Thompson (the late Daniel Thompson), many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church, 2012 Washington Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113. Viewing from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Service begins at 10:00 am. Ochsner Hospital, Blessed Trinity Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the Celebration of Life. The interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Arrangements by D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.
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From your family at Blessed Trinity, Newton & Cynthia are here for you. As times goes by, start thinking about the time you had together. You will start smiling.
Cynthia Haynes
May 29, 2015
To my Loving Cousins remember that those we hold most dear never leave us. They live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared and the love they brought into life. May the Spirit of Christ comfort you and the Love of God Strengthen you.
Much Love!
Betty Walters
May 28, 2015
Uncle Junior, your presence, your joyous laughter and corny jokes will be missed by all who appreciated the spirit you brought to the room. Thanks for the great examples of a good husband, a wonderful father/grandfather and wonderful uncle you've shown us. To God Be The Glory for the 50 years I've known you. Rest in Peace
Debbie Bean
May 28, 2015
To Evelena,
Let the memories of your dear husband give you joy, and the assurance of God's love give you peace. Praying daily for you and your family as you go through this most difficult time.
Love you,
Tobina & Robert Perry
Tobina Perry
May 28, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Sis. Everlena and family. May God comfort you during the days that lies ahead.
Loretta Dupre
May 28, 2015
My condolences to the Sam Family, I pray for your strength during your difficult hour.
Cristita Johnson
May 28, 2015
Kelli Haygood
May 28, 2015
Uncle junior, the Namesake of the grandfather most of us never knew......thanks for being the standardbearer of what all of us as as Sam men strive to be. So love and miss you uncle.....
Albert Sam
May 28, 2015
Sis. Sam you and Your family have my deepest sympathy.
tracie towns
May 27, 2015
Sending my condolences and prayers. "To be absent from the body and present with the Lord", is no greater place to be.
Tamicka V.Thompson
May 27, 2015
I love you and I will miss you very much!
Cynthia Sam-Thompson
May 27, 2015
Uncle Junior, you were already my uncle when I came into this world some 50 years ago. You were always a kind and gentle spirit. Your quirky sense of humor and concern for the family will never be forgotten. Rest in Paradise, Uncle Junior...
Sharon Renee Stevenson
May 26, 2015
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