SAMUEL T. LAWMASTER

SAMUEL LAWMASTER Obituary

Lawmaster, Samuel T., also known by his stage name of "Sammy Masters", passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, march 8 in Orange at the age of 82. He was a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Born in Sasakwa, Oklahoma on July 18, 1930, Sam moved to L.A. and became a fixture in the country western and rockabilly music scene of Southern California from the 1950's through the next five decades. He wrote songs that were recorded by Pasty Cline, Bobby Darin and Wayne Newton, and wrote the famous "Go See Cal" jingle for Worthington Dodge. He appeared on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand", and hosted his own TV music variety shows in L.A. in the 1960's, featuring guests such as Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell. He also was an accomplished soil engineer for the County of Orange, and will be greatly missed by all for his since of humor, hard work, and tender devotion to his beloved wife and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his 3 brothers and 2 sisters, and is survived by his wife, Maria; 6 children, 19 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral Mass, Monday March 18, 10:00 a.m. at St, Norbert Catholic Church. Interment to follow reception at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Shannon Bryan Mortuary

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Published by Orange County Register on Mar. 17, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for SAMUEL LAWMASTER

13 Entries

Laura Sayers

March 11, 2025

Will never forget you. Singing with the Angels.

Scott Paton

March 13, 2014

While researching Sam's career today I was saddened to learn that he had passed away almost exactly a year ago. Apart from his many accomplishments, I think I admire him most for his great humility and his successful marriage and family life. I send out my condolences and best wishes to all his relatives and friends.

yepcats

September 26, 2013

Une pensée pour ce grand homme du rockabilly. mes condoléances a sa famille.
A thought for this great man of rockabilly. my condolences to his family.
...Yepcats...

Yepcats

September 26, 2013

Une pensée pour ce grand homme du rockabilly. mes condoléances a sa famille.
A thought for this great man of rockabilly. my condolences to his family.
...Yepcats...

LORETTA (Laura) SAYERS

April 1, 2013

Rest in Peace Sammy. You are now in Heaven's Hall of Fame. Love, The Sayers Family

LORETTA (Laura) SAYERS

April 1, 2013

Sammy was a very nice man, we knew him back in the 70's a group of us would go listen to him play every weekend in El Monte,Ca. Maria I a send my prayers and thoughts to you I just lost my beloved husband in October and know the pain, and to all the kids I also send my prayers and thoughts as I know how hard it was for my kids to lose thier father. Remember the good times and the wonderful music your Dad made. Always, Laura and family

Michael Fisher

March 28, 2013

Singing Sam was a good man and a fine inspector. Always a gentleman and respectfully to all. Started out my time with Orange County, working with Sam. He will be missed and he could really sing well. He was always full of humor and loved to laugh. my condolences to the family.

John Lawmaster

March 27, 2013

Some of my fondest memories were at a ball room where Cal's Corral was televised in the LA area. Every Sunday on the balcony, I would sit with a lady named Lucile. She had fiery red hair and would always make sure I had a coke in hand when I watched my dad Sammy Masters perform and MC the program. It was also a thrill to go back stage and see some of the great singers and musicians of today who appeard with my dad including a beautiful lady (Princess Ramona) dressed up in Indian costume and what a time I had dancing the twist with my cousin's on the ball room floor. There are many other memories with my dad I will never forget. I'd like to thank Mr. Timmers for remembering my dad and putting him into the Hall of Fame record.

March 24, 2013

We became friends of Sammy through his band music and have known Sammy for 35 years. We will miss him dearly. Our condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Sammy. Inga and Tony Caley, Long Beach, CA.

Steve Richey

March 18, 2013

I worked with Singing Sam at his brother's soils company in 1970. He was colorful. We worked on building the larger lake at Lake Forest, El Toro.

Orange Co. Grading Section, South County Office, 1983

Jeff Ferrier

March 18, 2013

Sam was a co-worker of mine and others at the County of Orange during the 80's and 90's as a Construction Inspector for the Grading Section. He was a "by the book" inspector with a huge sense of humor, a big bag of jokes, and a prankster in his own right. There are many funny stories I can recall. He made an otherwise stressful & political job fun. We will miss him. Here's a couple of photos back in 1983 at the County.

Taree Hiraga

March 17, 2013

My Dad (Tokyo Ernie)use to play with Sammy. My condolences to Sammy's wife Maria and the kids. He was a really nice guy!

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