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Sam Needham Obituary

Needham, Sam, 70, died at home on Aug. 13, 2014. Survived by wife of 29+ years, Dixie; siblings, Lucille Cook, Catherine and Mike Hoffman, Steve and Darci Needham; children, Billie and Larry Perkins, Melissa and Jake Lauer, Lester Needham; grandchildren, Jennifer and Mike Edwards, Willie and Samantha Perkins, Andryn Needham, Chance Lauer and Nathan Needham; great-grandchildren, Couper and Owen Edwards. Celebration of Sam's life to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Pathway, 2001 N. Maize Rd., Wichita. Photos of Sam, classic and antique cars, and casual attire encouraged. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at the Service and will be given towards research and treatment of Non Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Aug. 21, 2014.

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Bill & Sandra Whittemore

August 22, 2014

Sam what a blessing to have been friends with Dixie and you. You was a great husband to Dixie.you always made me laugh you are missed..but thankful you now have no pain.

Stuart Collier

August 22, 2014

Billie and Larry, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Billie's father. May God hold him, and you, in the palm of His Hand.

Stephanie Thompson

August 22, 2014

Thinking of you now, Steve and Darcy.
-Stephanie and Chris Thompson

August 21, 2014

Missy and family -
Thinking of you during this time of mourning.
Rachel Vogt (Smith)

Ginny Edwards

August 21, 2014

So sorry for the loss of Sam.

Missy

August 21, 2014

To My Dad,
Many men are strong, but very few have been able to mix the right amount of strength with a proportionate gentleness.
In doing so, you get a man you can admire, respect, and look up to, but also a man you can talk to who will understand and listen. All my life My father has given me a feeling of security. No matter where I go or what happens to me, I've always known he's been back there watching patiently should I need him. This security has given me the strength to stand on my own many times.

August 21, 2014

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
JANICE & KEITH RICHARDSON

Becky & John Duncan

August 21, 2014

We are very sorry for the loss of Sam. He was a good brother and son to his family.

August 21, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Kevin and Barbara Gillespie

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