James Guy Samek

James Guy Samek obituary, Stover, MO

James Guy Samek

James Samek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home - Versailles Chapel on Jan. 5, 2026.
James Guy Samek, age 86, of Stover, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia. He was born March 2, 1939, in Osyka, Mississippi.

Jim proudly served his country for four years in the United States Air Force.

For fifteen years, he worked as a police officer in Houston, Texas.

He is survived by his companion, Vickie Laster of the home.

There are no services planned at this time.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

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