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Sam Burleson Obituary

Sam Burleson

SHREVEPORT, LA-Graveside services for Sam Burleson, 99, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2013 at Burleson Duhon Cemetery in Lake Charles, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Doug Cain. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday July 11, 2013 at Hixson and Sons Funeral Home in Lake Charles.

Sam was born on June 25, 1914 in Sulphur, LA and passed away on July 7, 2013 in Shreveport. He was a retired supervisor for the U.S Postal Service. He attended Centenary College and played on the football team. He loved planning family reunions and events. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edolie Burleson and wife, Ruth Marie Burleson; siblings, Melanie Burleson Gibson Hornsby, Brenda Burleson Johansson, Angelique Marie Burleson; son-in-law, Henry Allen King. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Samuel Evans Burleson, Jr.; daughters, Sammie Jean Burleson King, Patricia Burleson Owens and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Shelly King, Henry Allen King, IV, Sam Burleson King, Samuel Barton Owens, William Michael Owens, James Martin Owens, Bobby Joe Johansson (deceased), Howard Michael Gibson, Stephanie Angelique Gibson (deceased) and Sam Evans Burleson, III and numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Jimmie Lambert; special friends, Margie Garcie, Donald and Sherry Ebarb, Neal and Renee Williams, Joey and Ashley Garcie.

Published by Shreveport Times on Jul. 10, 2013.
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RIP and well done good and faithful servant. You were a great uncle to me and a great brother to your sister, Jimmie, who loved you dearly. She sends her love and prayers to your family and to Margie, as do we. Buster, Sherri, James, Hannah, and Grace Lambert.

July 13, 2013

All I can say about my Great Uncle Sam is that he was bigger than life. He was a man of strength and character that is rare these days. He was loved and admired by our entire family and will not be forgotten. May you Rest in Peace, Uncle Sam, and may perpetual light shine upon you.

Sandy Burleson Samford

July 12, 2013

It was Uncle Sam that kept our family close all these years. Oh How I will always remember him and all the funny stories he told us every year. He was a man of wisdom, faith, strength and integrity who lived all 99 years to the fullest. You are In our hearts forever.. RIP Uncle Sam. The Best Great Uncle anyone could ask for!

Kelley Burleson

July 12, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)

JW

July 10, 2013

Sammie . So sorry for your loss.

Marty and Garland

Martha Norman

July 10, 2013

Sammie,so sorry for the loss of your father. Prayers go out to you and your family.

Shearon Causey Guidry

July 10, 2013

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 Sam Burleson 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 WW-II while serving in the U.S. Navy. 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. 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 1,261 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.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Maziarz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

July 10, 2013

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