Sam Franklin Strayhorn Jr.
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A memorial service to honor his life will be held at Jeter & Son Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on August 15, 2025, followed by inurnment at Dallas -Fort Worth National Cemetery at 11:15 AM.
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Donald Lee Huffman
August 14, 2025
Expressing deep appreciation for the US Army Service of Spec4 Sam Franklin Strayhorn for our nation. Prayers are ascending to heaven for comfort for his family and friends in their loss. May he rest in his new "heavenly deployment" with his Lord and preceding loved ones.. Don Huffman, US Army Vet (Capt) and Dallas Honor Guard member..
Geneva Strayhorn
August 12, 2025
Sam was a wonderful husband companion and friend i will miss him.
Geneva Strayhorn
August 12, 2025
Geneva Strayhorn
August 12, 2025
Sam was a wonderful husband and friend and companion. I am going to miss him.
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