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Owen Ragsdill
September 4, 2023
Sammy as I knew him in Johnson city ,was always a very good person. Calm easy going and caring. I will always remember our chance encounter at Park West ,as I was eating lunch Sammy comes up and says Hello! A person to truly be missed!! Scott Ragsdill Gig em !!!
Lou Roushar
September 3, 2023
Sam and I refereed lots of basketball games for the Carrollton, Farmers Branch ISD for serveral years. He was effectionately called the "the old man" by his fellow refs, I beleive because of his white hair! He was fun to be around and will forever be missed by me. Prayers and hugs for his family. A gentle gaint gone way to soon!!
Troyce Wilcox
September 1, 2023
Prayers and condolences! So many memories of your family growing up in Johnson City as a young child. May God Bless all of you and shed his love and peace.
Troyce Wilcox and Family
Dale Sultemeier
September 1, 2023
A few years ago I flew to Dallas to attend a NASCAR race with Sam. He picked me up at the airport, we went to the race and had a fun day together.
What happened on the way back, however, is what I remember most about the day. The airport was really crowded and parking spaces were scarce. After searching for a few minutes Sam pulls into a loading zone and told me he´d be out before anyone would object (tow his car). We went inside and Sam buys each of us a burger. As he is taking the first bite he stopped and loudly shouted that he was parked illegally and needed to move his car. He dropped his burger and took off running. He returned in about 15 minutes . He was able to find another spot before getting towed.
We finished our meal and visited a while, and then each headed home.
Sam was as good a person as you could ever meet and a true friend!
Dale Sultemeier
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Teri (Caseres) Readel
August 31, 2023
We are truly sorry to hear about Sammy's passing away. I was one of his classmates way back when we lived in Johnson City. He was always had a good sense of humor, not a mean bone in him. I will miss texting year to year. At least now he is not suffering but is asleep for a long time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his mom, his wife, and the rest of his family.
Peter Lee
August 31, 2023
Sam was great friend and mentor. I enjoyed working with him and looked forward to our weekly conversations. He was always happy and you could tell that joy for life came from his family, which we spoke about often. I will miss him immensely. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kendall Attella
August 31, 2023
I only met Sam in person once, but boy was it a treat. We sat next to each other at a work dinner and we shared many laughs while getting to know each other. My first impression was that he is a warm and memorable person, who sheds kindness on everyone he meets. My thoughts and prayers go out to his beautiful family.
As an avid blood donor myself, and a believer in the cause, I will be dedicating my next pint to Sam!
Dallas Jeff
August 31, 2023
Sam is a great man...He always worked very diligently and hard and had an great demeanor w/customers and partners...we worked together for years at several companies...we spoke often about our love for the TX Hill Country, his love of flying there, his sons, our jobs and mostly, taking care of his wife Evie...He lived for his Family and was a Great Friend to anyone who had the honor of knowing Sam - all of us who worked with him loved him very much and will miss him terribly....and we will see him again someday too in Paradise I know...D Jeff Dobbs
Hussain Dhanani
August 31, 2023
Sam was the only other weird dude I would catch at the Splunk office gym on a Friday. I'll get a good one in this Friday for both of us!
Hussain Dhanani
August 31, 2023
Sam was the only other weird dude like me in the office gym on Friday. Get a little extra this Friday for you Sam!
Quinn Stewart
August 31, 2023
When I first started at Splunk, I was new to the processes and needed help with a task after hours. Even though Sam was not on my team, he was more than willing to help and chat for a few minutes. He had an amazing soul and always had a smile on his face. He had a positive impact on everyone he encountered.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Calisa Green
August 31, 2023
Sam and I worked together at Splunk for my entire 8 1/2 years here. He was always one of my favorites, making me feel seen, appreciated and respected. I looked forward to catching up with him when I was in the Plano office. He was special, and cared for by many Splunkers. He will be missed.
Mike Oestmann
August 31, 2023
Sam and I met in Midland through his brother Russell in the summer of 1978 while he was home for the summer from A&M. We soon became friends and were in each others weddings in the early 80's. We lost touch for years but reconnected a few years ago and I'm so thankful we did. Here is a pic from April 5 of this year w/ Sam and Tommy and Russell at a Ranger's game. That was a great evening. Sam was a good friend and a great dad who was proud of his family - rightly so. We will miss him. Many happy memories of his friendship. Our prayers are with Evie and your family.
Tommy Haydon
August 30, 2023
Sammy was my classmate and friend and I will miss him. So many memories from high school, sports, classroom and church fresh on my mind right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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