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Sam Windham Obituary
Samuel Arthur Windham passed away March 7, 2017. Mr. Windham was born July 16, 1932, in White Oake, Mississippi, to Marshall T. Windham and Mary D. Windham. He served in the Korean War and received three Purple Heart medals. Mr. Windham married Joyce Woodruff on November 27, 1952, in Bentonia, Mississippi, and they moved to Louisiana in 1954.
After 34 years in the oil and gas industry, Mr. Windham served as Administrator of the Caddo Levee District until his retirement. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He was a member of Trinity Heights Baptist Church for 53 years.
Mr. Windham is predeceased by his parents and his sisters, Theda Barnes and Mary Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, his son, Craig Windham of Bethany, Louisiana, his daughters, Suzi Evans and her husband Mack, and Debi Hailey and her husband, Rick. Mr. Windham is also survived by his two grandsons, Will Hailey of Houston, Texas, and Dr. Bennett Hailey of New Orleans.
Visitation will be held at Boone Funeral Home-Bossier, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2017.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Trinity Heights Baptist Church, 3820 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport, LA 71107 or the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home, 3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, Bossier City, LA 71112. We would also like to express our appreciation to the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home for their compassion and care for our Dad. We will miss him greatly.
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March 13, 2017
It was a pleasure living next door to Mr. Sam and Mrs. Joyce.....great neighbors and friends. Fortunately, I was able to continue seeing them once a week at the Veterans' Home. I am deeply saddened by his passing. Please know that Mrs. Joyce and the entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Roxanne Reeder
Al LeGrand
March 10, 2017
Mr. Sam was a true gentleman. He invited me into he and his friends golf game at Northwood CC when I first began playing. He will be missed.
Todd Shores
March 9, 2017
Mrs Joyce, Debi, Craig & Suzi:
RIP Mr Sam. A good man who I enjoyed many rounds of golf riding with him in his cart at Northwood Country Club.
The Windham Family has special place in my heart for being so kind to me and my family over the years.
Not sure he wanted me to play a round with him .........but he always made me feel like he did.
A True GENTLEMAN.
Todd Shores
Texarkana, Texas
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
March 8, 2017
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Samuel Arthur Windham our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Sam. And to Sam it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean War while serving in combat in the U.S. Army. Sam, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Sam's family and loved ones.
Tommy R. Mills, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Charles Livingston, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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