Austin, Texas
Sam Kinch Jr. Sam Kinch Jr. of Austin, a retired political reporter and writer, died Wednesday, Feb. 1. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6 at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Sam traveled a long way, and all of the roads weren't paved. But he was a Christian,...
Read MoreI worked with Sam when I was a radio reporter covering the Capitol in the early 70s. He was always fun, wise, and very helpful. I have been out of the business for years and did not know he had finally beaten the bottle. I cheer his strength and mourn his loss.
Sarah Whitson Bourbon
February 11, 2011 | Terlingua, TX
Lilas,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sam was a wonderful inspiration to so many with his great mind and wit. I remember you both fondly.
Judye Galeener Hartman
February 09, 2011
Lilas,
Some light has gone out of the world with Sam's passing. He was funny, smart and such a great editor of the Daily Texan. I'm sending you my love from 50 years away from our youth.
Sally Lehr
February 09, 2011 | Houston, TX
Lilas, I have such fond memories of our stimulating times shared at UT in the 1960's - reading Sam's obituary brought back much of the richness of that period. His humor and his dedication to fair political play, as well as his love of family comes through so clearly in his writing. I know his imprint must be deep in your life - my thoughts are with you as you grieve your loss. Glee Ingram (Austin, TX)
February 08, 2011
Lilas and Family,
I knew Sam as Ann's "little" brother who was really her "big" brother in so many ways and bigger than life in so many others' lives...husband, father, grandfather, friend, confidant, etc. I always enjoyed being in Sam's company the few times that I was with you all. To me, he was intelligent, witty, kind and engaging. I am sooo sorry for your loss! He has now stepped into heaven completely well!!
Joan Stanton
February 08, 2011 | Memphis, TN
Lilas and Family,
Sorry sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with you. Will always have fond memories of animated political "discussions" with Sam. It was always exhilarating and never dull. He will be missed.
Gus Nixon
Texas-Chile 1962
Gus Nixon
February 07, 2011 | Hurst, TX
Dear Lilas, Keary, Tim, Amani,
Thinking of you all and the time we spent with you for the wedding in Austin. Wishing I'd had a chance to get to know Sam better.
Peace,
Ed Swayze
Ed Swayze
February 07, 2011 | Ithaca, NY
Lilas, know that our thoughts are with Sam's family. He was a good man and leaves a hole in the universe. Best, Patsy Sherrill & Richard Madden
February 07, 2011
Sam was one of my Daily Texan colleagues and went on to contribute mightily to Texas journalism. Dr. Reddick doubtless followed his career with a sense of satisfaction.
--Jeanne Reinert Graves, Austin, Texas
February 04, 2011
