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Sam McReynolds Obituary
SAM RUSSELL MCREYNOLDS
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. After graduating from Texas Tech, he worked for ALCOA for 38 years as a chemical engineer in various capacities. He held positions in Point Comfort; Jamaica W.I.; Mobile, Ala.; and Bauxite, Ark., returning to Point Comfort in 1992.
He was always a member of the United Methodist Church and was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Victoria, New Horizons Sunday school class and Emmaus Reunion Group. He enjoyed tennis, jogging, and boating with friends and family. He was an avid Texas Tech, Dallas Cowboy, and Houston Astros fan.
Survivors include his wife, Suzie McReynolds; mother, Irene McReynolds of Midland; daughters, Shelly Chakales and her husband, John Chakales, of Austin, and Leanne Hauck and her husband, Jason Hauck, of Houston; and two grandchildren, Lexie Chakales and Zoe Chakales.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 22, 2007 at Memory Gardens Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Jason Fry officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Stellman, Morris Azbill, Frank Hendrix, Fred Williams, Leroy Bruce, Lou Smith, Bob Vinson, JB McReynolds, Jason Hauck, John Chakales, and Brad Stovall.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of South Texas, American Cancer Society, or First United Methodist Church Music Ministry.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Anita Sabichi at MD Anderson, Dr. Terry Whitehouse, and the nurses from Hospice of South Texas.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rosewood Funeral Chapels, Victoria, 361-573-4546.
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Judy Olds
January 16, 2008
Suzie and family, I am so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. Please know that prayers are being lifted up on your behalf.
Gay Dawson
January 15, 2008
Suzie, Shelly, and LeAnne,
Tom and I were so sad to learn of Sam's illness and passing. He was a remarkable person and so sweet. I remember he told me one time that "When you get to the end of your rope just hang on tight for the ride". I know he hung on to his for a long time. He is with his Father in Heaven and in no more pain. Suzie, I love you, you were one of the first people I met in Victoria. I cherish our friendship.
Gay and Tom Dawson, New Braunfels, Texas
Carole Hamon
January 7, 2008
Susie, Shelly, Leanne,
I don't know what to say; words won't fill the hole left by Sam's passing. He was such a kind, accepting person and I never heard him say anything bad about anyone. I share your loss.
Love and prayers to all of you,
Carole
Kent Carlisle
December 28, 2007
Suzie, you don't know me, but I want to express my sadness at your loss of Sam. He was a great person before you ever knew him. We went to high school and college together. I haven't seen Sam since we graduated and he went to work for Alcoa. I always think about Sam every time I travel from Midland to Lubbock when we pass the area where he and his family lived. I am sorry that I never followed through with trying to locate him. I always knew that he would be the same old Sam.
Those of us who knew him know that he is with the Lord now, so I will pray for you and your hurt. May God be with you and comfort you.
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Teek Miller
December 28, 2007
We always wish we knew what to say and do; and so we pray for the family, and hope that when there is something we can do, we'll somehow know it. Our love to you, Suzie and girls,
Teek and Dan Miller
Cathy Taber Bailey
December 27, 2007
Susie, Shelly, and Leanne,
I know it's been years since I've seen you, but I have always treasured our days in Little Rock together. Your dad was a special guy. I'm so sorry for your loss. It hit me with a big surprise, my parents called to tell me the sad news and I had to reach out to you. I know this must be so hard on you. Just know I'm thinking of you, and my prayers are with you.
Ashley Renaud
December 27, 2007
Suzie,
Sorry to hear about Sam. He was a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Paul & Shirley Taber
December 25, 2007
Dear Suzie, Shelly, Leanne & family..Our thoughts and prayers have been with you. Sam was a special guy--we have many many happy memories of our days in Little Rock with you all.
Keith Parker
December 24, 2007
Dear Suzie & Family
We will miss Sam's gruff but friendly manner. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Keith & Chris(Perth, West Australia)
Lisa Wright
December 23, 2007
Suzie, Shelly and Leanne,
We are so sorry for your loss at this very hard time of the year. We want all of you to know that you are in our hearts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Love,
The Wrights
Michael Goza
December 23, 2007
Suzie,
God's peace be with you and your family in this time of your loss. Suzie, you all will be in our prayers and in our Methodist Church this Sunday during a remembrance of those "saints" that have passed before us I added Sam's name.
Mike and Carolyn Goza
Cathy and Eddie Clark
December 22, 2007
Dear Suzie,
So sorry to hear about Sam. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Georgia Friggle
December 21, 2007
Suzy and famiy,
I am so sorry for your loss of Sam. I know he endured many years of ill health with such grace. You were wonderful taking care of him and I know he appreciated every minute you spent with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Ramona Crow(Martha Sue's Daughter)
December 21, 2007
On behalf of are whole family we are sorry to hear of your loss.You and your family our in are prayers..
Norman Myers
December 21, 2007
Suzie, Shelly, and Leanne, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Sam. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. I have many fond memories of our times together in Jamaica and other Alcoa loactions.
Best Wishes,
Norm Myers
Diane & Darrel Black
December 21, 2007
Dear Suzie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sam was a good person and we're fortunate to be able to say he was our friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Cindy Bucek
December 21, 2007
The McReynolds Family
We are sorry for your loss of Sam,
The Bucek family
Victoria,Tx
Cindy Schneider
December 21, 2007
You were a good guy to work with. Rest in peace Sam.
Cindy from the Lab at Alcoa
Kathy Valdez Valdez
December 21, 2007
Our prayers are with you. God's grace and peace will comfort you. My girls and I will truly miss him.
Keith & Barbara McQuary
December 21, 2007
Suzie and family, We were very sorry to learn of Sam's passing. He was a special friend and co-worker. We all shall miss him. You are in our prayers.
Sherry Brown
December 21, 2007
Suzie, Shelly, Leanne, Irene, John, Jason, Lexie, and Zoe please know that you are in our prayers. Sam was such a fun cousin and he will be missed by EVERYONE who knew him. Lots of fun childhood and adult memories with him...walking through the "irrigation ditch", rabbit hunting, digging in the sand, playing cars, school (always at MY request), and "gotcha lasts!" We love you. Sherry & Milo Brown
Virginia Powell
December 21, 2007
Suzy and family:
Many times I caught a view of Sam and the dog walking to the mailbox. It seems that no matter how sick Sam was, he pushed himself to continue on. He is sick no more. Our Prayers are with each of you.
Janet Hamman Hunt
December 21, 2007
Dear McReynolds Family
I knew you years ago...Glenda is my sister.
I am sorry for your lost. I never knows what to say in times like these, so, I say with one of my favorite quotes....
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. "
~Kahlil Gibran
My thoughts and prayers are with you.....
John & Nina Willams
December 21, 2007
Susie,
Know that our prayers and our hearts are with you and your family.
John & Nina
MARTHA SUE&ROY WEAVER
December 21, 2007
Suzy And Family, We Are So Sorry For Your Loss.WE LOVE YOU.MARTHA SUE AND ROY
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