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Samuel O'Toole Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Christ Church Assembly of God. Entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Samuel was born Dec. 3, 1930, in Fort Worth to David Wesley and Elsworth Nadine O'Toole, the third of four sons. He graduated from Paschal High School in Fort Worth, received a BA in English and theology from SAGU in Waxahachie and a second BA in English and history, plus scholarship for MA in history from Baylor University. He served as youth minister at several churches while getting his education.
Sam met and married Gloria O'Neal in 1952 while serving as youth minister at Faith Temple in Fort Worth. His early ministry as an evangelist took him to many states. He pastored in Eastland, Leveland, Galveston, Graham, Waco and Fort Worth and Santa Fe, N.M. For the past 14 years he served as pastoral care minister under the leadership of Pastor John Anderson in Peaster. When not engaged in pastoring or evangelizing, he taught in the high schools of Waco, Graham and Fort Worth. His love was introducing and teaching through the "One Year Bible."
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Patricia Maureen Perry; and brother, Joe Norvell O'Toole.
Survivors: Wife of 56 years, Gloria; son, S. Kenneth O'Toole and wife, Barbara; daughters, Rebecca Loveday, Katrena O'Toole and friend, Christina Jonas; grandsons, Rex Loveday and wife, Tasha, Chance O'Toole, Michael Muller, Joshua and Jordon Perry; granddaughters, Kristen Perry and JoBette Muller; great-grandson, Phoenix Pedraza; brothers, Robert O'Toole and wife, Lunda May, and David O'Toole; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel O'Toole
Connie Hohenbrink
August 29, 2009
Gloria,
It seems like forever since Bro. Sam was in our Sunday School class sharing his love of christ and teaching us all so much. We miss him so very much and think of you both often. We love you both!!
David
August 28, 2009
Gloria,
There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
I know we all have a Friend that is closer in Jesus, but I found this to be true in our relationship with you and Samuel also. Forever loving yall!
Mike Smith
August 27, 2009
Dear Gloria, the Sunday School class and I often talk about Bro. Sam and all that he has meant to us. He loved so deeply, smiled from ear to ear, and never seem to busy to talk to you. He was such a godly man who love his savior with all his heart, soul, and mind. He never met a stranger, and he always made you feel welcome. Man, I miss him.
Love,
Mike Smith
Kurt Harris
August 26, 2009
Dearest Gloria, I know I have relayed this story to you on several occasions but I want to say it so everyone will know. I will never forget how distraught Patty and I were after Rebekah's extensive surgery because we were not able to see her for hours afterward. It wasn't until the wee hours of the morning before they finally called us to come see her and we almost ran to the recovery room. We had been sick with worry even though both of us were postive that God was looking out for our precious baby.
As we entered the room, what we saw took our breath away. They had put Rebekah on a 45 degree slant in her bed with both of her hands out to her side and her feet together in the shape of a cross. A very bright light was shining on her so the whole bed was "glowing" in a very surreal way. And standing at the foot of that bed was a REAL angel, in the form of one Sam O'Toole. His head was bowed, both of his hand encircled a Holy Bible and was deep in prayer. Both of us stopped in our tracks and took in all in. We KNEW then that God was indeed watching over our beloved baby.
That was the second time I saw an angel in the form of a Sam, the first being the very first day we spent in the Pediatric ICU at Childrens when we both were trying to come to grips with what had happened less than 24 hrs earlier when Rebekah was born without an esophagus and was immediatly taken from us and rushed to Cook's. Our mind couldn't take it all in and as I was walking between all of the sick babies and wondering what was next, I turned around and there was that angel standing at the end of the aisle. I immediately started weeping as I knew then that God had sent His watchman to keep us.
Our love for Sam and you only grew from that point. Now God gets to tend to Sam and I know that he has never been happier.
I so love you and Sam!!!!
Forever,
Wayne Thorne
August 26, 2009
Gloria, What joy we can share together knowing that our dearest loved ones are present before the LORD, healed, happy and dancing. I know that you are living your life being a blessing to all you come in contact with and engaging the world for JESUS. What else would Gloria do. I love both you and Sam. Blessings to you.
Barbara Allen
August 26, 2009
Dear Gloria....Bro Sam meant so much to all of us in his class...he introduced us and even gave each of us a copy of the One Year Book of Hymns...it has become a part of my daily reading, along with the One Year Bible, which he encouraged us to read...he is such a sweet man and we know we will see him again in his glorified body....which we all will have....praise God! We love and miss you.
Gloria O'Toole
August 26, 2009
Dearest Sam,
The anniversary of you homegoing is almost upon us and we still have a "Twin Tower" crater in our hearts because of your absence in this present world. We do know you are completely healed and enjoying the glory of heaven and fellowship with friends and loved ones. I found this beautiful reflection just the other day and wanted to share it with those who might read this entry:
A Reflection:
Think of stepping on shore and finding it heaven,
Of breathing new air and finding it celestial;
Of hearing new music and finding it angelic,
Of feeling invigorated and finding it immortality;
Of waking up well and finding it home,
Of feeling a touch and finding it God’s.
My love for you is still as strong as ever, but I am endeavoring to go on with life, loving the children and loving and serving God.
Ken O'Toole
June 19, 2009
Dad,
Thank you for the life you shared with us. You were a close and trusted friend, who was always my advocate to those here and to our Heavenly Father. I can't express in words how much I miss talking with you about the Word, how much I miss the sparkle in your eyes and that broad grin on your face. I'm just happy to know that those eyes and that smile are more radiant than I can imagine as you look upon the face of our Lord and Savior.
I love you, Sir.
Your #1 son
Ken
Anita Rogers
September 13, 2008
Becky, I'm sorry to learn of your Father's homegoing. I'm sorry also that I learned too late to attend the memorial services. I think of you often. I enjoyed you and Richard being in the Young Marrieds class at Faith Temple. May God bring you the comfort that only He can give.
Love and Prayers
Anita Rogers
janet foster
September 10, 2008
Dear Gloria,
I hesitate to write because I can't tell you how I feel in a few words. My memories of Sam & Gloria go back so many years. From the first memories I have of the two of you, I have held you in high esteem, loved you dearly, enjoyed eating your great food, playing Chicken Foot with you and talking about the goodness of the Lord. What a pleasure to be called your friend. Please know that the spiritually disciplined life you have lived , the unselfish giving of time,money and love you displayed to EVERYONE is unsurpassed.
We love you and hope to never lose touch with you. Please know that we ask God to keep your family tight in HIS arns.
Charles and Janet Foster
Weatherford,Texas
Mark and Jeanie Kunerth
September 10, 2008
Dear, sweet Gloria and family of beloved Bro.Sam........
Gloria, you and Bro. Sam were some of the very first members of TCIP to make us feel like "part of the family" when we began attending there in 2004. Bro. Sam always had time for Mark and I and his gentle and precious hugs and greetings overflowed with the Love of Jesus! Though we no longer attend TCIP, your hug, Gloria, the day of the funeral spoke to my heart of our eternal connection in the Family of God! I know Bro. Sam and Mark had a standing joke about "Mark being the "perfect man" according to a verse in the Book of Psalms.
My (Jeanie's) personal favorite memory of Bro. Sam will forever be the day that you and he came to visit Linda Long at her home when I was there caring for her just shortly before she went Home to be with the Lord. I recall that, though others who visited Linda during her illness were afraid to address the status of her situation head on, Bro. Sam was not. He boldly, yet gently, took her by the hands immediately upon entering the house and asked her if she was ready to go Home should the Lord decide it was time for her to go. Then he began to recite the benefits of the Heavenly Home that awaits us at the end of our journey. Tears streamed down his face as he went into Heavenly Places in the Spirit Realm, giving High praises to God for all that the Father has prepared for those He loves. You and I, Gloria, were a "mess" by the end of our praise session with Linda that day and Linda fell into a restful nap for the next few hours. All of us were edified and all, including Linda, received renewed strength of endurance through Bro. Sam's ministry to her that day for the remainder of her time here on Earth with us. You were right there beside him, Gloria, as always, unified by the Lord in the work He gave you two to do "as one" to establish His Kingdom here on Earth.
It was difficult seeing you without him the day of the funeral. I don't recall ever seeing you two apart from each other. I rejoice, however, in knowing that he and your precious Patty (and Linda) are all rejoicing together in Heaven, having run the race well by His Grace!
We love you Gloria, and pray God's Perfect SHALOM over you and your family, thanking God for His Holy Spirit Who walks along side of you, comforting and teaching you all how to live the remainder of your days here without your beloved Sam.
As MY earthly daddy always used to say, "I myself look forward to that Grand Reunion in Heaven one day when we are joined with those who are in Christ where we will Celebrate forever in His Presence!" We will be reunited with Bro. Sam, Patty, Linda and all our loved ones to Praise and Worship Him for His Goodness towards us Forevermore!
His Peace and Strength to you, Gloria and family, for the remainder of your Journey. Please let us know how you are doing from time to time. We Love and Care about you!
In His Boundless Love and Marvelous Grace,
Mark, Jeanie, Caitlin and Shelbye Kunerth
Calvin and Carol Nugent
September 10, 2008
One more family member waiting on the other side. Sam married us in 1959. Many stories I have heard about his preaching when he was only a child. Love and prayers.
Kelly Cave
September 8, 2008
Dearest Gloria and Family,and all my brother and sisters in Christ,
What an inspiration!! I feel as though I was a seed planted years ago, and that seed is starting to poke it's little head out of the ground. May it grow in the love and humility I saw coming from your ministry. For you both walked in true heartfelt compassion!
May I share a vision I had the day of Brother Sam's graduation...
There was a beautiful hummingbird with a golden thread in it's beak. The hummingbird represented Sam and Glo's ministry. The golden thread represented God's love to HIS people...He knew that the ministry of these two was grounded in Christ's humility and love so our Lord entrusted them to carry that thread, which he extends to us all...
As I watched this hummingbird it weaved ever so gracefully in and out of a great multitude of people. These people represent GOD's flowers. Only some did Sam and Glo have the opportunity to meet face to face...as they flew with HIS love! They were not drinking from the flower's they touched, but they were giving...pollenating each life that was open to the true love of CHRIST that they were and still are blessed with. As I have pondered this picture not only were the lives of those they met touched but everyone we know and love that are in our individual lives have been touched also. It is so much bigger than we can ever imagine...the love of GOD.
This thread wove such a beautiful tapestry by the love and obedience to the call of GOD on their live's, and by that many were healed and will continue to be...for GOD's Love endures forever. May we all take of the golden thread that was extended to all of us... and FLY!!!!
Sharing, that thread that has ONE begining and no end, and touch the lives of all we meet bringing glory to our Father in Heaven and honoring the Legacy of one of the greatest ministries I have had the Honor and Priveledge to be a part of.
You are all beautiful!
May the Lord bless us one and all as we seek to love GOD and others in our lives, therefore bringing Glory and Honor to the MOST HIGH!!!
Holly Marshall
September 4, 2008
What a wonderful memorial service to such a Godly man. Gloria, the love that you and Brother Sam expressed from your hearts was felt by all.
Charlotte Inez McCarter
September 3, 2008
Dear Kenneth,
Just wanted to compliment you on the beautiful pictorial slide show you did of your Dad and family for the visitation and memorial service. Also wanted to tell you that Richard and I were both very impressed with the beautiful poem you wrote for the back of the program. It was not only appropriate and touching, but just beautiful. You're talented! Please tell Becky we enjoyed the tape of her group singing. I'm glad you children are staying close in touch with your Mom.
Love and prayers,
Charlotte Inez McCarter
September 3, 2008
Dear Gloria,
What a beautiful memorial service it was for Sam. You and your family and the ministers planned such a loving and fitting way to honor Sam and God. There were so many people at the visitation and the funeral, and I hope you and your children now realize how much Sam (and you) have meant to so many. I'll continue to stay in touch.
Love and prayers,
(your cousin)
charlotte holt
September 3, 2008
gloria, i will never forget the day about 15 years ago,when richard wanted to see a baptist preacher and sam showed up at d/fw hospital in grandprarie,,,,i guess he thought any other kind of preacher could not get the job done,,,,but when he met sam, a bond was formed that was never broken,,,you, he and we have been through many twists and turns since then,,,and yall were always there every time and right on time,,,,richard always said he would not die unless sam was there, but he did and i'm sure they are visiting right now,,,sorry i did not make the funeral due to illness,,,,my son in law jsut died thursday before last ( (kim's husband) and funeral was at greenwood last monday a week ago, and i must have picked up a strep bug at the hospital, and my temp was high yesterday so rather than infect someone else, i declined to attend, but i was there in spirit,,,such a good man, i know you will miss him so,,,,and here is the best advice i can give you, even if you did'nt ask for it,,,,,REST A LOT and TAKE CARE OF GLORIA NOW,,you will be in my thoughts and prayers,,,,i will call you soon,,,,luv to you and yours,,,,charlotte holt
Neta & Sidney Watson
September 3, 2008
Gloria,
It has been so many years since we were together, but we have fond memories in the early '60s. Our prayers are with you as you adjust to your temporary separation from Sammy.
Neta and Sidney Watson
Amy Ellen Baker
September 3, 2008
Dear Ms. Gloria - you will see him again - hang in there - hold onto the memories - God bless & comfort you more & more everyday. Love always - George & Amy
Casey Board
September 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Papa Sam was a great man and he will truly be missed.
Mike and Nancy Smith
September 2, 2008
Ken, Barbara, and the O’Toole family:
Nancy and I want to express our sympathy for you in your loss. Mike had the honor of meeting Mr. O’Toole at the opening of the 2nd Floor Gallery in August 2007 and again at a later opening night there. He could feel what a good man Sam O’Toole was. And still is in your hearts. Take care,
Tomi Huff
September 2, 2008
Ken,Barbara and Michael,
I am saddened by the loss of your father and grandfather. The loss of a dynamic and loving parent is very difficult and yet we can't forget how blessed we were to have such a parent. The older I get, the more I realize how few of us can say that we had wonderful parents. I believe that the world is at a loss at the death of your dad. For him there is no more sorrow or pain because he was a teacher of the word so he rests in the arms of the Lord. Thank you for your e-mail. Madeleine and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers. Tomi
Michael O'Neal
September 2, 2008
My special cousin, and friend, Kenneth,
How blessed you were to have had Samuel Kenneth O'Toole as a father.
I know you are fully aware of what an incredible man your dad was, but it is my prayer that you will even understand, more fully than ever before, how God graced your life with Uncle Sam.
You can read my words to your mother in my other Guest Book entry,
but I wanted to tell you that I love you, cousin. I wanted to tell you that the "deep soul" of your father lives on in you. I wanted to tell you that you and your family will, forever, be part of the most cherished memories of my life. I wanted to tell you what a difference your dad made in my life.
I'm grieved to my core that I couldn't be at your dad's memorial service. The situation, at hand, simply forced us to cancel our plans to make the trip. Even as early as 4:00 this morning, I was hoping our weather situation, and weather-related problems, would clear enough to make it "wisdom" to be with you today.
Again, I love you, Kenneth.
Michael
Michael O'Neal
September 2, 2008
Dearest Aunt Gloria,
I loved Uncle Sam with a love that is impossible to adequately describe. His kindness and care for me, as a boy and man, have provided me with some of my fondest reflections from my fifty-five years of living.
I was so saddened to hear that Uncle Sam had passed away, but so blessed to know he's finally free and experiencing heavenly realities that he had, so often, preached about.
Mother, Vicki, and I had planned on attending the memorial service today, but when Hurricane Gustav's path was confirmed to be heading straight for Monroe/West Monroe, that fact ruled out any possiblity of us making the trip. The weather has been brutal, here, for the past 24 hours. We've been without electrity, at our home, since 9:00 pm last evening.
I love you, special lady. Give my love to all my wonderful cousins.
HIS/yours,
Michael
Tana Grubb
September 2, 2008
My sincerest sympathies are with you at this difficult time and, of course, my thoughts and prayers are with you all always.
Dixie Sides
September 2, 2008
I am sadden by the death of "Brother Sam" as my Father would put it. He will always remain our minister.
Brian Lee
September 2, 2008
Ken,
Thank you for sharing the link to this. I'm sorry we are not able to be there for you. Your father was a fine man from what you have told me and from what I read in the obituary. He left a legacy of Christ's compassion and care for the lost and for his fellow believers in Christ. I can only imagine what an incredible homecoming your father had as he departed this world and was greeted by the countless souls he had touched in this life. Then Jesus walking up to him, and with a strong and loving embrace he whispered into his ear, "Well done, my good and faithful servant. Have a look at what I've done for you. Welcome home."
Yours and our greatest sadness is that he'll be missed here but the joy of going home is something for us to rejoice in and long for ourselves.
You and your family are in our prayers. We love you.
Brian Lee
Pastor Christway Baptist Fellowship
Houston, TX
Vernon Pelkey
September 2, 2008
Gloria,
I was so sorry to hear of Sam's death. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless!
Vern Pelkey
Ann & LaVoy Farmer
September 2, 2008
Gloria, we have a special memory of Sam when he pastored in Waco. LaVoy was in the Air Force and was visiting his church. LaVoy inquired about young singles whereupon Sam introduced him to Ann. We were married that year and are still happily married 46 years later. We pray that God will comfort you in this time of grief.
Cathy & Don Wilkerson
September 2, 2008
Becky and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Chuck Fiedler
September 2, 2008
Gloria,
I was so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mark Jackson
September 2, 2008
Dear Gloria,
Often it is said, "words can't express gratitude for someone's life!" This is so true for Brother Sam and his ministry to me, my family and The Church in Peaster. Too many great and wonderful stories to tell. So many lives have been inspired by the both of you. Thank you for giving so much. We will always cherish those memories you both provided to our church body.
Carol Collins
September 2, 2008
Gloria,
Our family was so sorry to hear of the passing of Sam. We thought the world of him, such a sweet and caring individual. I know you will miss him dearly and we will be thinking of you in the days ahead.Carol Collins (Ellis)
Pat Bailie
September 1, 2008
Becky
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Wayne Perry
September 1, 2008
Ken,
Thanks for sharing this link with me. Your Father, my Father-in-Law, was one of the most unique and dear persons I have ever known. Though, as you know, he and I did not agree on everything, Sam was the most honest, endearing, loving and serving individuals I have ever met. He was so easy to talk to, about anything. I love him dearly.
Thank you Ken for your friendship and please know that I value you and your family more than you will know.
I am overcome with sorrow but know that we all must endure and that Sam is finally and totally "healed", just as Patti was "healed" many years ago.
Ken and Sharon Gibson
September 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
James Haddock
September 1, 2008
Ken
I will address this to you, since I know you and Barbara best.
What a pleasure it has been to meet you and Barbara, and to share our love and passion of art. Thanks for choosing my paintings to be in your art shows because this is also the way I was introduced to your Dad, Sam.
I am deeply moved and sorry to hear of his passing. I know we connected emotionally and spiritually. What I did not know is that we had something else in common and that is our families are fellow SOUTHWESTERNERS. I have family members who are graduates of SAGU, and I attended High School there in the 50’s and was an Instructor of Business there in the late 60’s.
Your Dad, Sam, is now rejoicing with the Angels. The joy he has we will not know until we join him. May God’s blessings and comfort be with you, Ken and Barbara.
James and Elaine Haddock
Ted Rosenberg
September 1, 2008
Ken
As I only know you and Barbara let me address my remarks to you wonderful people. It's been many years since we worked together yet I feel we shared so much. So, it is with deep emotion that I offer my condolences on the passing of your father.
Regrettably we, as children, soon reach an age, that tends to be the time that our parents are taken from us...just when we often love them the most. Hold the memories you shared with him close to your heart for decades to come.
God Bless You.
Ted
Gloria and Sam Anniversary 1998
September 1, 2008
Joyce Devoll McCray
September 1, 2008
Gloria,
You and Sam were our pastors at First Assembly of God in Galveston, Texas when my husband, Mac, and I got married in 1964. Mac went to be with Jesus in 2002, and I'm sure he and Sam are elated to see each other again. My prayers are with you and all your family that God's peace will fill your hearts to overflowing. Praise God for our hope that we have in Him!
Jim & Sheila Morrow
September 1, 2008
Mrs. O'Toole and family, When I looked at the picture of Samuel I knew he was the brother of my long time friend Bob. Though I never knew Samuel I know the Godlyness that he must have shown by my association with Bob and Lunda May at State Farm.
May the coming days bring piece to your family!
Nina & Leo Olson Bill & Betty Gillum
September 1, 2008
Dear Gloria & family,
Our lives are richer & more blessed for having known Bro. O' Toole, & all of you. He was deeply loved by us, & we shall meet again someday.
Sophie Abell (used to be Owens)
August 31, 2008
Dear Gloria, You and Bro. Sam will always hold a special place in my heart. You two were always consistant to offer God's love & comfort to me and my girls. I remember when my dad past away, Bro. Sam sought out my family members in north Ft. Worth, not knowing who they were or where they lived. He drove through neighborhoods and knocked on doors until he found each of them to offer encouragement from God. I will never forget his dedication to allow himself to be used by God in my life and the lives of so many others. What a selfless man he was and I'm blessed to have been impacted by his ministry. Take comfort in God's loving embrace, Gloria. Bro. Sam is now with Jesus and has heard the words "Well done my good and faithful servant".
Doris & James Couch
August 31, 2008
Gloria, I can only guess what Sam and precious Patty are doing right now!!! She must be showing him around and gloating over her mansion. You know James and I love you and Sam so much. I was so sorry to hear he has left us. He will be missed. The precious times we had together at Steak and Ale are defining moments in our lives. Sam left quite a legacy in the lives of people he had impacted. We love you and are praying for you Gloria.
Mike wiley
August 31, 2008
Dear Gloria,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of our dear brother Sam. But at the same time I was rejoicing. What a man of God! He is now with his Lord and free from any earthly problems. I will miss our meetings at all the hosptials we continually seemed to have. I will also miss his loving embrace and warm gentle spirit. I am a better Pastor and man of God just knowing Sam and having him as an example. He was a Pastor's Pastor who loved all and was loved by all. Gloria my prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. Praise be to God for Sam O'Tool and his life of ministery.
Pastor Mike Wiley - ACF
Billy and Charlene Shipp
August 31, 2008
God Bless all of the O'Tool family and the ministry you have stood for all of these many years. It was just 13 years ago this month that Sammy preached the funeral of our daughter Darlene Shipp Rattie. She passed away on August 28, 1995. Gloria and Darlene worked together at Lockeed. Gloria, may you and the family take comfort in knowing where Sammy is today. Our sympathy and prayers are with you.
Phyllis S. Bullon
August 31, 2008
Words could never express the impact Brother Sam has had in my life and the lives of my family members. His handshakes and hugs were warm and loving. His hospital visits for various family members were loving and offered strength and peace. He officiated for my daughters wedding and was there for my grandchildren's dedication to Christ. He has provided counsel and care for my family and for multitudes of others. The love,joy, and support he has demonstrated over the years were wonderful, shining examples of God's love. Brother Sam's work here is not over...even in his passing he brings us together to glorify God and HIS wonderful plan for us. May God's peace and blessing be with the family and friends who celebrate Brother Sam's life. Our prayers and hearts are with you.
Love in Christ,
Terry and Phyllis Bullon and family
Charles, Summer, Dakota and Delanie Griffin
Betty and Mycheala Bullon
Tony Procopio
Carol Kelty
August 31, 2008
The sweet Spirit of The Lord be with you, Gloria. Brother Sam's love of The Lord has touched so many lives. He was such a blessing to Clyde Creel (my late husband), and myself.
You are in my prayers.
Carol Creel Kelty
Larry and Diane Bruce
August 30, 2008
Gloria, we are so sorry about Sam, but know he is in the arms of our Lord. Our prayers are with you. We loved Sam very much. He came every day to visit when Larry was in the hospital, and we talk of him often and what a blessing he was. God bless you and your family.
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