Samuel Steadman, Sr.

Funeral service for Sam Steadman will be held at 10 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Michael Bottoms officiating and Shreveport Fire Dept. Chaplain, Michael Perser assisting.  Burial will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Natchitoches.  The family will receive friends from 9 am until service time on Saturday the 18th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.   Samuel “Sam” Steadman was born on April 20, 1939 to Samuel E. Steadman and Mary Cox Steadman in Powhatan, LA.  He passed away on November 14, 2023 in Shreveport at the age of 84.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 49 years Pauline Eppinette Steadman; and siblings Samme Baul, W.S. Steadman, Georgene Campbell, Pierce Steadman, and Hayward Steadman.   He is survived by his daughters Starla Smith and husband Brian, Paula Bottoms and husband Michael, a son, Samuel Steadman, II; grandchildren, Micah Bottoms, Anna Beth Bottoms, Julia Venable, Rebekah Bottoms, Emma Bottoms, Abigail Wilson, Christian Smith, Joshua Smith and Isabelle Smith; a brother, Reed Steadman; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.   Sam served the city of Shreveport as a firefighter for over 30 years, retiring in 1991 as a District Chief.  He was dedicated to helping others. He was also a lifelong Louisiana cattleman who shared his love of raising cattle with his family and friends.  He worked tirelessly on his farm, at times alone and at other times with his wife by his side. Sam also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his family and friends and never met a stranger. He will be dearly missed.   Our family would like to thank the nurses and staff at The Glen who cared for Daddy over the last few years. Dino, Sally, Crystal, Desiree, Brandy, Trina, Latoya, & Tawana and many others were so kind and compassionate to him.