SAMUEL HAIGIS Jr.

SAMUEL HAIGIS JR Samuel Haigis Jr, 91-year-old of Howe, Tx, passed away March 15, 2024. Sam was born October 2, 1932, in Dayton, Kentucky. He was the son of Samuel Haigis Sr and Reva Lee (Miller) Haigis. He graduated from Dayton High School and University of Kentucky with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He also earned an MS in Industrial Engineering. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956. On August 12, 1957, Sam married Mary Ann Claybrook in Cynthiana, Ky. He worked at the White Sands Missile Test Range in New Mexico and at Texas Instruments for over 26 years. Sam was inducted into the Howe Hall of Honor in 2023. He had a long tenure as a Howe City Councilman and served as the Mayor Pro-Temp during most of that time. He was also instrumental in the formation of the Howe Band Booster Club. After retiring from Texas Instruments, Sam stayed active as a math instructor at Grayson County College and teaching a Men's Sunday School class at First Baptist Howe, where he was a longtime member. His greatest joy was spending time with his wife of 66 years. While teasing Mary Ann, when she didn't hear and would ask what he said, Sam's common response would be, "I said, I love you!". Sam was preceded in death by his Father, Samuel Haigis Sr, Mother, Reva Haigis, Sister, Reva Bratcher, Grandson, Kyle Haigis, and Son in Law, Art Rayburn. Those left to cherish their memories of Sam are his Wife, Mary Ann Haigis of Howe, Son, Brooks Haigis (Valerie) of Mesquite, TX, Son, John Haigis (Reneta) of Livingston, TX, Daughter, Judy Rayburn of Howe, Son, Robert Haigis (Audrey) of Bedias, TX, Brother, John Haigis (Jeanette) of San Diego, CA, and Sister, Jetta McPherson of Lexington, KY. Also surviving are Granddaughter, Jessica Haigis (Corey) of Denver, CO, Grandson, Christopher Haigis (Alex) of Forney, TX, Granddaughter, Kimberly Head (Thomas) of Forney, TX, Grandson, Jeremy Rayburn of Florida, Granddaughter, Alicia Langdon (Jonathan) of Godley, TX, Granddaughter, Melanie Rayburn (Ashley) of Denison, TX, and 9 great-grandchildren. A graveside service, with Military Honors, will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, March 22, at Akers Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Roger Tidwell of First Baptist Church of Howe. The Family will receive friends at First Baptist Church in Howe following the service. Online condolences may be made at www.waldofuneralhome.com .