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Jeffrey Kevin "Jeff" Samms

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Jeffrey Samms Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 25, 2016.

Jeff was a loving teacher, father, friend, and human being. He did alot of amazing things on this earth, but his greatest accomplishment was his two beautiful children. He will live on through them and through all the lives he touched everyday. He was someone who made an honest difference. He did not have a long amount of time here on earth, but the world is a little bit of a darker place without him in it. We love you Jeff, rest in peace.

Jeff's ashes are DFW National Cemetary on Mt. Creek Pkwy. in Dallas he's in Columbarium D, C T 4.

Born: Jun 26, 1966 in West Virgina

Died: Jan 25, 2016 in Arlington Texas

About: US Navy

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September 30, 2016

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June 18, 2016

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April 5, 2016

David Colvin posted to the memorial.

29 Entries

Bruce R

September 30, 2016

My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the at Acts 24:15, where God promises a resurrection hope for the righteous and the unrighteous. So you can look forward to seeing your love ones again.

Angelica Castro

June 18, 2016

Jeff, I miss you big man. It feels like just yesterday you were making me "try" and not yell the word "hell" because we could always use a better word, than that. And you would make me apologize even if I didn't mean it, but just because it was good to for those around me and yourself. I remember when I first met you my freshman year in he cafeteria I was waiting to leave, and you were just smiling and I'm think like why is he smiling?? And you said "hi how are you?" And I responded back that I was great, and I asked you the same and somehow we ended up in a different topic about how much I hated math. And you literally looked at me and said, "there's no reason to hate something so great. Math is great" and I never could understand it, I just never could. And you offered to tutor me after school just like every other student, and I remember that you also would make sure I got the task even if it took more than an hour and you would teach me over and over and repeat yourself countless times just for me to even get one math problem. And soon enough came junior year and I saw on my schedule I had you and to be honest I was absolutely excited because I'm thinking "for once, math will be easy for me" and over the months you would also lecture me about staying calm and always bringing positive vibes, and to never let anyone talk down to me because I could do and be anything I wanted to as long as I put my mind and effort into it. I remember the jokes and teasing with one another about anything, and how much you loved that Pink Floyd band and others, and how much you REALLY loved math, and how much you REALLY were happy with life at the moment, and I was actually in a good mood because of that, since you literally didn't get on to me for not doing my homework, as long as I tried you still passed me. And I remember pretty much everything like if it was just yesterday, laughing at how you would think its funny about how I argued with you that I didn't need math in my life, but I do. I might not still like it as much, but you certainly did bring me up from a failing grade to a high B, and as much as it might have not meant as much to you as it did to me, it was a great pleasure being a student of yours, and being able to look at math differently. Because everytime I solve a math problem I think of you, and I remember how much I struggled and you helped me up. Till this day I think of you and I miss you more than ever, if I could I would go back in time and tell you over and over again of how much you really meant a lot, to not just me but everyone else, and how much I could stand math for just one bit because of you. You made a huge impact in my life, and I always keep positive vibes with me because of you. Hope to see you soon, big guy. Much love.

David Colvin

April 5, 2016

I will always remember uncle Jeff as apart of my childhood.

He was only 12 years older than me and his birthday was just a few days before mine. Like him I had problems with with school and was dislexic....but seeing how he made it to the Navy and became
something inspired me to work hard and not let my difficulties hold me back

I have so many memories of him and they are all great! From buying us boys navy hats, to getting us a TNMT NES game....to wise advice and council....to his funny way of laughing with out laughing with you (hard to explain in words mmmmm )

I miss my uncle Jeff and will always love him!

Sonny Jackson

March 30, 2016

I remember I had given up on myself in my junior year of high school, he's the only one who believed in me through the rest of my highschool life. If it wasn't for Mr. Samms I would not have graduated. I owe so much to him, he would even help me in classes like English because he believed in me so much. He was the best teacher I ever had. RIP Mr. Samms

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caroline warford

March 24, 2016

Jeff,
What an amazing time we had together. You were such a kind and beautiful person. I can't even count all the times I saw you stop and help people around you. I have to go back and remember the time we all went to see Star Wars together. It was one of the best days I ever had. You made fun of how much of a nerd I was. We had a wonderful day that day. I will always remember you when I watch that movie. Every time I pass a costco, smoothie king, antique mall, or every time I see Bailey's irish coffee creamer. I love you, and I hope you are in a better place.

Shelby Fulmer

March 23, 2016

Gosh, so many I'll post one for now. I remember one year I had to move to Mansfield for a little while and I was so upset. I didn't really have any friends but was so scared because of math and failing, Because I knew no other teacher would sit across a desk and teach me the way you did. You told me you'd still be here just because I went to another school doesn't mean I can't help you, you won't fail Shelby you are so intelligent I believe in you. So the week after i moved I came back for after school tutoring and it was the craziest thing because even though I didn't feel at home in the school anymore I did in your room. You helped me pass and through my family struggles and even after i came back i knew our friendship was forever. That this man, this loving man knew how to make people feel better and be a friend and that's what he gave me. A friend.

Hails Davis

March 23, 2016

Mr. Samms,
In the four years that we knew each other you did so much for me, that I always knew that I would never be able to repay. Thank you a million times over for every time that you listened when I needed someone to vent to, asked me how I was when I was feeling down, or was just there to make me laugh when I was feeling down (and a big thanks for helping me pass college algebra).
You were a father to me, through and through. Thank you again for being there for me when I felt like no one else was. Because of you I am still alive, because of you I am such a stronger person than I was four years ago. Because of you giving me that extra push I'm still in college and every time I want to just give up I remember what you told me when I was having a hard time. You were always there for me, and I wish I could have done the same for you.

Thank you Mr. Samms. Thank you for everything.
I love you, and will miss you until the day that I cease to exist.

Maria Lozano

March 24, 2016

Jeff was a great guy who truly cared about everything and all around him. He was never a judge and I never saw him angry I only ever saw him smile. He opened me and my famly with open arms. And spoke loveingly about my daughter Caroline. His boys are a reflection of the great guy he was . I miss them . Good bye Jeff . Depression is a desease that in its most severe state cannot be seen by any one be course those inflicted try to hide it as to not show it or complain . Please take the time to read up about the signes and affects of depression.