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for Samuel Yoachum
June 29, 2025
Uncle Sam,
Dad just played me some of your songs. It was so nice to put a voice to your kind face. Your tone, timing and pitch was nothing short of amazing. It makes my heart so happy to hear you sing. Dad is going to make a copy of your recordings for me. The way Dad speaks of your makes me feel what an amazing man you were. I just wanted to come here to send you lots of love.
Deborah A Marfinetz
September 13, 2022
Today I´m thinking of you . Thinking of that dark blue Volkswagen bug you had . I always knew if you were close because I could hear it lol . I think of you often and I can almost hear your voice still . God truly blessed your family and all of us when he made you Sam. I remember your music . I still remember your advice and your kind words . You made a difference in my life and so many others .I try to keep up with your family . You were blessed to have a family good as gold . So many changes here . Not all are good . But I know there will come a day when we get to Heaven and what a glorious day that will be . I will forever hold you in my heart . You made a difference in my life and many others . Always
Debbie
Tia
August 28, 2022
Daddy,
I've learned to live without you, although I miss you every day. I have such a blessed life. I have a loving, devoted husband who works hard to give me and the kids everything we need. I have four beautiful, amazing kids. Gosh daddy, you would be so proud of them! Chelsey is gorgeous! She is so thoughtful and has a heart so big. Evan is my hard headed one. But man, he is so strong and mature. He is a thinker and a builder. He's gonna be a great husband to someone some day. Dylan is my sensitive boy. He has a kind heart and is sweet to everyone. He likes to make people proud. And boy oh boy, Alyssa is a spit fire. She is a mess, but so much fun! Daddy, I have such a good life. I just wish I could share it with you. My selfish side wishes you were here because I want to share all these things with you. Thank you for being such a great dad. I never knew a day or hour or minute where I couldn't count on you. I was and still am extremely blessed
Deborah Marfinetz
September 5, 2020
Sam
Today I’m thinking of you and your family . I don’t get to see the Yoachum family as much as I’d like to . Life seems to take up so much time . I am however able to see them and family pictures a lot on FB . I’m thankful for that because just seeing that Yoachum name come up brings back good and happy memories . I’m thankful I knew you . Thank you for all your honest advice you gave me . Thank you for your music . Thank you for being my friend . I once in a while go down 1st street on purpose and I can still see all the Yoachum kids playing and cars parked at the house lol . I pray for your family and always will . As for you Sam . You will always hold a large place in our hearts . You were a BIG STAR here . One day we will all see you again . Always and forever
Debbie (Reimer) Marfinetz
Debbie Marfinetz
August 28, 2019
I will always always remember Sam . Sam was a wonderful man and musical artist . Will always cherish our friendship . Music comes on and memories flow . Thank you for being a concerned caring friend who thought of others . Some of my happiest memories are of you and your precious Yoachum family . They always made me feel welcomed . Thank you for always being truthful and giving me honest advice in regards to my own life and happiness . Will always care and cherish memories and advice still deep seeded in my mind that you freely offered . One day we will all see and meet you in Heaven Sam . Im so thankful for that and thankful I knew Sam Yoachum .
Debbie (Reimer) Marfinetz ❤
Sandy (for Sam)
September 30, 2009
When you think of me, think of me with a smile, 'cause Sam, still, I am.
If you must shed a tear for me I know that I am loved, 'cause Sam, still, I am.
You need not fret, for we will meet again. I'm just behind the door we all must pass through.
Your love for me, I have seen, heard and felt, 'cause Sam, still, I am is true.
I am still, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend. That's me, Sam, still, I am...and I am 'cause of you!
With Love,
Sam
GLENDA
September 29, 2009
This will be the last time that I get to write to you. I will always talk to you so always listen. I will always take care of our daughter and grandchildren or they will take care of me.I will always miss you.You are in good hands I know that now. I will be Alright now . You are in my heart forever. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU . YOUR WIFE
GLENDA
I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN ONE DAY.
STACY
September 11, 2009
I THOUGHT OF YOU WITH LOVE TODAY, BUT THAT IS NOTHING NEW
I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU YESTRDAY AND THE DAYS BEFORE THAT TOO
I THINK OF YOU IN SILENCE,I OFTEN SPEAK YOUR NAME
ALL I HAVE ARE MEMORIES AND YOUR PICTURE IN A FRAME
YOUR MEMORY IS MY KEEPSAKE WITH WHICH I'LL NEVER PART
GOD HAS YOU IN HIS KEEPING,I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SAM. TIME HAS PAST BY SO FAST.IT ONLY SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY YOU WERE HERE TEASING ALL OF US.
Alex Long
September 10, 2009
oh the falcons were 11-5 this year you love them
Alex Long
September 10, 2009
SAM when ever I say "gissie where's daddy" he knows that your not there but he does miss you. but grandma taking care of him. and glenda
Brianna Bishop
September 8, 2009
Uncle Sam,i love and miss you so very much.I don't go a day without thinking of you,you were so great and you were such an impact on all of our lives.we all love and miss you.Thanks for being such a great uncle. love you lots,
Brianna
ALEX long
September 8, 2009
I could not sleep last night. Because of you i miss you but good bye SAM.Me + love = 100 percent for you SAM HEAVEN is A GREAT PLACE YOUR HAVING A GOOD
Tia
September 3, 2009
One year? Funny to think about it because it seems like it was just yesterday...... Like it was just yesterday i was talking to you about football. Like it was just yesterday i was hugging and kissing you bye. Like just yesterday i was talking to you on the phone just to see what you were doing. Then my life changed. You were sick and in the blink of eye you were gone. I remember so vividly your smile. Your touch. The way your eyes twinkled when you looked my babies. And instantly, everything changed. It is like the world has stood still. Everything is still changing, but my heart is still breaking thinking about you. I can't even listen to certain songs because they bring back memories to hard to face. But listening to your songs brings me comfort and peace. Your voice has always made me happy. I wish i could go back and change so many things. I just want to hug you more. Tell you i love more. Lye down beside you in bed and tell you what you have meant to me. So many regrets that i wish i could change. I can't help but wonder what was going through your mind in those last few days. I know you worried about us instead of yourself. That's just the kind of person you have always been. So kind and selfless. So strong and hard headed. Just an amazing man. There has never nor will there ever be another person like you in my life. You are truly my hero.
September 2, 2009
My Dear Sam
Today I have been with out you for a year.It has been so hard.But I know I will see you again one day. I believe God has a plan for me. I believe God has put me and Chris together for a reason Ithink you had something to do with that to. You will always be in my heart. I will take care of our daughter and grandbabies.I will always miss you.I LOVE YOU.
LOVE GLENDA
Tia
August 19, 2009
30 years..... wow! You and mom have taught me so much through the years. Not only have you helped me grow to become a woman, but you have also shaped me into the kind of wife and mother that i am as well. I learned how to make a marriage work by watching the two of you. I know it wasn't always easy, but the two of you made it look easy. Whether you were having a good day or a bad day, you always told each other how much you loved each other. That is something i treasure and try to do as well. You and mom are not only my loving and caring parents, but you are also my best friends. I miss you each and every day. I think about you all the time. I love you so much daddy. I know we will be together again some day and i will get to feel your loving arms hug me once again. I LOVE YOU.
August 18, 2009
Sam
Today is a special day its our 30 year wedding anniversary every day with you was special. Every kiss every hug every I love you .30 years ago was the most special day you became my husband. You were so good to me,The best man any woman could ask for. You are always in my heart.I would do any thing to have 30 more years with you. hell I would do any thing to have one more day with you.I love and miss you always.
Happy Anniversary
I Love You
Your Wife
Glenda
Sandy
August 14, 2009
Hi Sam,
I know that the letters are getting slimmer and slimmer, but I guess we all realized that we do not have to come here to talk to you. You are around us all of the time. We know you are in the best place you can be and you are just waiting patiently for us to come and join you.
Glenda is doing so well. I know she still has her days, but for the most part she is doing as well as can be expected. She has Chris to lean on for support and I think she is helping him too. Who could you trust more than your own brother to look out for her? You and I know she is in good hands.
Glenda,
Just because you have found someone to care for, does not mean your love for Sam is any less. He and I know this. And you and I know Sam would want you be with someone and be happy rather than being alone. He is still watching over you and I know it's with a smile on his face.
Love You both,
elayna miller
July 23, 2009
threw thick and then were here
Brianna
July 14, 2009
Uncle Sam, I can't explain in words how much i miss you and love you you were so wonderful,loving, caring,... it is impossible to say how great you are you tried to be the best son,husband,dad,brother,grandfather,and uncle. if someone was upset you tried to comfort them, and you showed us that you don't need much to have a great and happy life you also showed us that we don't need the best car in town,or the best house in the city,or the best clothes on the block. All you need is love in your home and in your family.well Glenda is doing better now. Tia is being really strong you raised her very well . Chelsey misses you and love you very much and she sings like an angel,and Evan smiles so big. They are getting so big . lots of love Brianna <3
mark yoachum
July 9, 2009
Sam I find myself thinking of you quite often mostly good memories of the things you did for me and you never asked for any thing in return without a dout you were the very best big brother I could have ever had so Ijust thought I would say thank you one more time for just being the person you were. love mark
July 1, 2009
Grandpa
I love you grandpa. I miss you.
I do a lot of things at school I draw pictures of you all the time at school.
Love your grandaughter
Chelsey
Tia
June 21, 2009
Daddy,
It's Father's Day, which means it's your day. I have been so blessed with such a great father. You were so caring and understanding (most of the time!)I always knew that i could come to you, no matter what, and you would try to help the best you knew how. You were so selfless and would do anything for me. I guess i could go on and on, but to sum it all up, you were a terriffic dad. God blessed me with a wonderful father and for that i am truly grateful. Thanks for always being there and for always doing your best. I love you daddy. I miss you so much. Happy Father's Day!
Love, Punky
glenda yoachum
June 20, 2009
Sam
I want to let you know that you have the most wonderful daughter in the world and you will be miss alot on Fathers day. You raised Tia to be the most kind and caring woman that she has become today.She will raise her children to know their Grandfather the love and caring person you are.
Happy Fathers Day
Ilove you and miss you alot
Glenda
elayna miller
June 11, 2009
uncle SAM the, great, loyal ,the ,... there are many ways to explain how great you are but naming them all would NOT be possible. now i will tell you how every 1 is doing 1st i know Chelsey misses you deeply 2nd even smiles wen he hears your name .3rd Tia is the strongest woman Ive ever knew and she is very a independent woman 4th Glenda is doing great she said your always next to her heart. 5th i fell bad every day of my life i mizz you don't stop listening yet im NOT finished SAM i thought
of a poem but it doesn't rhyme some say holding on makes you so much stronger but its reeaal hard to let go and wen i say theese 3 things believe its true! uncle *SAM I LOVE YOU!!!*
HAZEL YOACHUM
June 5, 2009
CHELSEY SAW GRANDPA ON THE FENCE AT SCHOOL
Sam;
Chelsey saw you on the fence at her day care school.
Tia was putting her in the car and Chelsey asked (is grandpa still on the fence?) and Tia said (no, why? did you see him there?) and Chelsey said (yes) Tia asked if you said anything and Chelsey said you said (Hi) . Tia asked her what you were wearing and she said,
He had on a Jesus gown and he had wings.
Chelsey said she told her friend to get off her grandpa. ( THE LITTLE GIRL WAS CLIMBING ON THE FENCE) then she said
you couldn,t talk any more so she said she was going to play. TIA asked her where you went and she said up in the trees and you are not sick anymore.
What a beautiful way for you to let us know you was alright. We love you and miss you so. Our intellect tells us you
are with God and you are fine but our
heart aches at our loss.
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN
lOVE MOM
June 2, 2009
Hey Baby
I miss you and love you.Today is 9 months missing you more now than ever.you are always in my heart.Love you always.
Love Glenda
May 19, 2009
Sam
I want to wish you a happy birthday.You are 57 today we are getting older. Just wishing you were here on your birthday. I Love and miss you, I am thinking about you always. I love you always.
your wife
glenda
happy birthday
May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day MOM!
No words can express the love I have for you. I watch over you and Dad and I miss being there with both of you and Glenda. I pray that you are finding some peace in knowing I am really ok. I also want to thank you and the rest of the family for taking care of Glenda for me. I know she is in good hands and you will always be there for her.
Love Your Son,
Sam
From Sandy (for Sam)
May 10, 2009
Happy Birthday to my lovely wife!
I hope you know I would never forget your special day. I know it doesn't feel very special without me there. But I am. I haven't left you. I hear your every prayer, see your every tear. I watch over you while you sleep and I know in time things will get easier. Right now it feels like your heart will never mend, but it will. Trust me. My life on earth is over, but I do live on. God has some special tasks for you and when they are completed you will be with me again. So don't just sit around waiting for something to happen. Live life to it's fullest. Be happy, hold our grandbabies and love on them as much as you can and give them plenty of kisses for me. I love you with all my heart.
Love Always
Your Husband Sam
from Sandy (for Sam)
glenda
April 11, 2009
My Dear Sam
I want to wish you a happy Easter. Every day is a struggle for me but holidays are worse without you. My heart is always with you. I miss you so much. I just need to know that you are alright. I Love you always.
glenda
March 28, 2009
To my beloved daughter Tia,
Happy Belated Birthday. Please do not think of your special day as the first one without me. I have never left you. I hear your every thought, see your every tear. I feel the same emotions that you feel when I think of not being able to kiss your cheek, or hold my grandbabies. You have grown into a beautiful woman and a even more wonderful mother. Please try not to cry for me, I am doing just fine and I am in good company with all the others that went before me. I know you are always looking for me, you just need to quit looking so hard. I am in you and will always be. I wish you many more birthdays, and remember I will be at each and every one.
With Love Daddy.
From Sandy (for Sam)
March 19, 2009
Your know Sam, Glenda is so right the babies are getting big. Chelsey is so smart, I'm sure she'll know everything by age 5 and what a pretty girl, she looks a lot like me. Evan is just the cutest kid, smilling all the time, I call him my guy smiley. And oh what pretty blue eyes, like his momma's. I just love holding him, I'm sure I'll be his favorite aunt, ok great-aunt but I know he loves me best.
Just wanted you to know I love and miss you always.
your sis Kathy
March 9, 2009
Time heals everything.... that's what they say. I don't think i agree. The more time that passes, the more time you have to think about "what could have been".... "what could i have done differently"...... "what should i have done, what should i have said"
I guess these are questions that will always remain unanswered. So, instead of wondering "what if", i try to think about the things I DID do, and the things i DID say. I can only hope that you know how much i love you, appreciate you, and respect you. I hope that i said "i love you" enough times that you believed it. Because i do love you, as much today as i did yeterday, and all the days before that.
I am truly blessed to call you my daddy.
March 7, 2009
Sam
I wanted to write to you to let you know how things were going .Your granbabies are getting so big chelsey is getting smarter every day,Evan is getting bigger and always happy and smileing.Tia is a wonderful mother you would be so proud.Well for me I am trying but it is so hard without you.Everyone has been so good to me but it is not you.I miss my best freind that I could tell anything to and that understood me.I miss your kiss every morning and every night. I just miss you. I Love you always.
your wife
babycakes
February 14, 2009
Hey Baby
I wanted to wish you a happy valentine,missing you more and more everyday.I love you forever.
Happy Valentines Day to my sweetheart.
Love you always
your wife
chelsey
February 4, 2009
Sam
Chelsey wanted me to tell you that you are her angel and she loves you very much.
Love your
Granddaughter
Chelsey
glenda
January 21, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
glenda
January 16, 2009
Sam
It me again, I think about you all the time. You are the first person I think about when I wake up and the last person I think about when I go to bed. I just miss you so much, my heart hurts so much. I just want you to know how much I love you. I dont think my heart will ever heal. I miss you and love you always.
Lovealways
glenda
chelsey
January 7, 2009
Grandpa
I miss you and I love you. I miss everything we did together. Brother misses you too.
Love you always
Chelesy
Glenda
December 26, 2008
Sam
Merry christmas,Love you and miss you alot.You are always in my heart forever.
Love you always
Glenda
Timothy Yost
December 24, 2008
To Aunt Glenda And Tia,
The Holidays are here, and I know that I cannot say what you feel because I don't know how you feel. But I can say that you feel the way you do because of love. Love makes us feel many different emotions, some happy, some sad, and even anger at times. I know I haven't really been around you a whole lot growing up and even since reaching adulthood, but I just wanted you to know that we are still family and I love you just as much. I miss Uncle Sam too, he was pretty cool to me when I was a kid. My wife , kids, and I wish you both a Merry Christmas and a Happier New Year.
PS: Because you do have such tremendous love for one another and Uncle Sam, he lives forever in your hearts.
December 23, 2008
Sam,
I can't tell you how many times I have come to this guest book to write something but was unable. It is still too painful to think about you being gone. The holidays make it more difficult. I still find myself tearing up by something that reminds me of you. When it becomes too over whelming I try and think about all the good times. Like the year you and I went to see the Jaguars play the Titans. It was the playoffs and how cold it was,( we were so close to the superbowl that year) eventhough our team lost we had a blast. All the times together with you and Glenda playing scrabble. You insisting a word existed and proving it by finding it in the dictionary. ( just about putting the rest of us to sleep while you spelled out a word with the impossible letters of ,x , o ,n.... LOL.. Playing gestures and you making everyone laugh with imitations of people, places and things. And the time David and I came over to have dinner with you and Glenda. I recall you insisting we all watch Little House on the Prarie when David and I didn't want to. We told you the show was too sad and depressing but somehow you convinced us it was going to be a funny and an uplifting show that night. As it turned out, it was a big depressing tear-jerker ...of course we all laughed about it later. I still don't know how you convinced us that the show was going to be good because looking back I think all their shows were tear-jerkers. My favorite memory of you is the halloween party that we went to. You dressed up as a mummy(Grandma Farnsworth ripped up strips of sheets and wrapped you up so tight you almost couldn't sit down. You looked really cool( but the one thing we forgot about was what do you do when you have to go to the restroom) I never laughed so hard at you as you waited until the last minute to run to the restroom because you knew you would have to rip up your awesome costume. I remember when we lived in California and you were driving and you would put a dollar's worth of gas in the car and it seemed you could drive 50 miles on that dollar because you had the bright idea of letting the car coast on the downclines and letting the car pick of speed to make it on the inclines without preesing the gas pedal. I remember how proud we were of you when they played your record on the radio. How we all went to the night clubs when your band was playing there. Of course there is no one in the family that doesn't know the lyrics to your songs. And most of all I'll always remember how you always liked to make people laugh with a joke or some silly story. You were an amazing brother. I could go on and on with all the memories but it would take a book. Sam, eventhough your gone from this life and your not here physically, we know you are here spiritually because we can feel your presence. I pray with God's help that each day our memories of you will help us to be a little stronger and to appreciate what time we have here together. Love you and miss you LOTS,
your sis Tina
Tia
December 7, 2008
It's me again.....
wow! Holiday time is really hard. Halloween and Thanksgiving have passed. They just weren't the same without you here. Now it's Christmas and i have a feeling it's going to be even harder. I find it hard to be "Merry" or "Happy." But i have to be strong. I have a family to take care of. They are so amazing daddy. Chelsey just makes me smile over and over again. She still remembers you and talks about you all of the time. Evan has a smile that can light up a room. I just can't help but wonder if there is a little piece of you living inside of him. Grandma and grandpa are true blessings. How lucky you are to have parents like them. And mom is a true miracle. I know how hard it is for me, so i can't imagine how hard it is for her. I only hope and pray that Jerrod and i can be as great of parents to our children as you and mom were and still are for me. The whole family is so wonderful and i am so blessed. But i am also selfish and want you back here with us. You shaped me into the person i am today when you were alive and you continue to shape my life, even though you have passed. I look at life differently now. I try to live in the moment. Always say "I love you." Never take anything for granted, because it can be taken away in an instant. So, thank you for continuing to teach me life lessons. Your wisdom lives on and i love you always.
Sandy
December 3, 2008
Hey Sam,
It's Sandy again. Well, we hade it through Halloween and Thanksgiving, and your presence was felt a each one. You are still very much missed at our gatherings, but know you will never be forgotten. We are so blessed to have a family like we do. Our love would make many jealous, but that is what makes our family so special. We realize that it's not how much money we make, it's not how big our house is, it's not what famous titles we hold, it is the love of our family that makes us great. And with 2 loving parents, 1 wife, 1 daughter, 1 son in-law, 2 grandchildren, 9 siblings, 9 in-laws, and a plethera of nieces and nephews, you can only get greater.
I love and miss you big brother.
With love,
Glenda
November 21, 2008
Sam
Sitting here thinking about you like I always do. Our grandbabies are getting so big Chelsey loves to sing she gets that from you she can sing all of your songs now you would be so proud. Evan always smiles and laugh he is a very happy baby he get that from you. The holidays are coming and Me and Tia are missing you more and more. I am so lucky to have Tia I thank God every day for her. Your Mom and Dad has been a blessing they help me alot. Your sisters and brothers are great.
I miss you so much,Gizzy misses you too.
I LOVE YOU
LOVE GLENDA
October 30, 2008
LIFE IS FILLED WITH JOY AND LAUGHTER
SORROW HURT AND PAIN
WHEN I'M FEELING DOWN AND BLUE
I WALK AGAINST THE RAIN
ASKING GOD TO BE THERE
FOR ME NO MATTER WHAT
THESE THINGS THAT I AM FEELING
I'M REALLY IN A RUT
I WONDER HOW COME LIFES CUT SHORT
BUT OTHERS LIVE SO LONG
I WONDER IF LIFE'S SHUFFLED THAT WAY
FOR THE WEAK AGAINST THE STRONG
ONE DAY YOUR HERE THE NEXT YOUR GONE
AND LIVES JUST MOVE ON BY
RELIVING MEMORIES THAT YOU'VE LEFT
WHILE WE STILL ASK GOD "WHY?"
THE STRENGTH THAT YOU HAD LEFT HERE
FOR THE FAMILY THAT LOVED YOU SO
WE STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND THE FAIRNESS
OF WHY YOU HAD TO GO.
FROM WHAT LITTLE ONES EXPERIENCE
AND BIG ONES UNDERSTAND
IF WE REACH OUT TO YOU HIGH ENOUGH
WILL YOU GRAB US BY THE HAND?
SO NOW THAT I MUST LEAVE YOU
FROM THIS POETRY OF TIME
JUST PLEASE REMEMBER ALWAYS
THAT YOUR IN MY HEART AND MIND
Love & miss you
Dana Yoachum
elayna
October 27, 2008
hi uncle sam i miss u and know ill c u again I MISS U SOOOOOO MUCH
till we meet again;(
elayna Miller
October 26, 2008
were do i start? well lets c u are a
grate uncle,brother,husband and grampa thats 4 shure. i realy miss u. the day i found out u had passed it killed me but i knew u were in a better place it still makes me sad though. aunt glinda crys sometimes i dont like 2 c her like that but she has 2 let out her inner emotions i know u know already but we made glinda a room at grammas . well imiss just know well c u agin
Dodi Miller
October 26, 2008
Sam,
I don't even know where to start. Everyday I think about what I could have done differently to let you know I cared about you. The last time we spoke you asked my "why don't you ever talk to your brother". Maybe it was our age difference or maybe it was because I did not know what to say or maybe who knows. I do want you to know that I do love. I always thought you were so smart. I would just sit and watch you when Jeopardy was on and how you could answer almost ever question. Then I realized you are just like mom, I can ask mom any question and she would always know the answer. Dad on the other hand (just kidding). You were such a wonderful father to Tia. You always gave both her and Glenda a kiss everyday you saw them. I can still hear you calling her "Punky". Even though you never had alot of materialistic things the loved you showed your family shined bright and I think that is way more important than anything that can be bought. I think about you when I pass Jenkins BBQ and how you would say "go get us some Jenkins". And driving down Commonwealth I think about what a hard worker you were and how people loved the work you did. I remember them playing your song on the radio and how excited everyone was. Oh and how you loved the Falcons, Rush and Brut cologne. I use to like ruffling your feathers about something Rush said or did, and believe me he said and did alot. One thing I can say is that you were a true fan of his!!!!! Oh and the games at moms, don't want to leave those out. Coming to moms for lunch, Glenda would always say "leave some for Sam". She always made sure you were taken care of. She and Gizzy miss you so much, I can see it. I know you are watching over them because I can feel it. Tia is so strong and I guess she gets that from you. Everyone misses you and we wish you were still here. I know that as time passes things will get a little easier. Some days it does not seem real, that you're really gone. Those days at the hospital were some of the hardest days of our lives. Oh how we all wanted you to come home and the first thing I was going to say to you was "I wanted yo lose weight, but not like this". I know you are in a better place now, but that does not make it any easier. Please know that you are loved and missed and until we meet again............
Your Lil Sis
Glenda yoachum
October 23, 2008
My dearest husband,
I think about you everyday wishing you was here with me.
I miss your kiss.
I miss your hugs.
I miss your I love you.
I miss everything about you.
I miss you.
I Love you always.
I know you will watch over me like you always have, you never let me down.
I will love you forever.
Your wife Glenda
Sandy
October 23, 2008
Trust in me, says our Father, for he knows what is best.
Trust in Him, for our Father will put us all to the test.
Trust in Him, for our loved one is safely at His side.
Trust in Him, for our loved one passed the test and is now our Heavenly guide.
With Love,
eva maria
October 17, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
October 17, 2008
Dear Glenda
I want to thank you for being such a wonderful daughter, sister and aunt to our family. I know our children look at you with great respect and love. Please know Glenda that you are always in our thoughts and prayers. I can only imagine the comfort you bring our parents, you Tia and the kids are what we have of Sam and that, we will always cherish. I can only pray that this pain will ease with time but missing him is sometimes hard to do.
I find myself not wanting to end a phone call without an
I Love You, because I want that to be the last words they hear from me and I wait to hear it back. We have been so blessed with family that I'm amazed at what God has done and I know He will keep us strong.
With Love Always,
Your Sister Kathy.
STACY
October 16, 2008
HI SAM, I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU AND IT STILL SEEMS SO UNREAL.I JUST WANTED TO SAY I MISS YOU.I KNOW YOU'RE UP THERE LOOKING OVER ALL OF US BUT PLEASE TAKE EXTRA CARE OF GLENDA, TIA, & THEM BABIES. THEY MISS YOU SO MUCH. LOVE YOU ALWAYS, STACY
Alex Long
October 12, 2008
same as Glenda i love him very much even if i never did Something with him and if you see flowers those are from dad ,andrew and i and also shared a prayer at uncle sam's grave and for you Glenda hugs and kisses oooooooooxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxo love Alex long and i miss him too Glenda
kathy
October 2, 2008
Sam,
It took me a while but I finally had my cry and God blessed me with the best place and moment for it to happen, letting me know everything will be alright. Not for one moment would I take you from this place of wonder and awe, Pray for us Sam that we come to accept the will of God and when we think you it will only be with joy. I love you and miss you always brother
Your Sis, Kathy
Tia Lewellen
October 2, 2008
Hey Daddy.
I wish i didn't have to write to you in this crazy guest book, but for some strange reason, it makes me feel a little bit better. It's been a month now and to be honest with you, it isn't getting easier. Not a day has gone by that i haven't thought about you. I miss you every minute of every day. I close my eyes and i see you there. I talk to you and i know you are listening. I would give anything to go back to when you were better. I want you to be here to talk about the Jags with me. I want you to kiss me and tell me that you love me. I want to kiss you and say "i love you" back. I just want to hug you again.
My babies are growing so fast. Can you believe that Chelsey is already 3? I love you so much daddy. I miss you with all of my heart. Your presence is so strong and i know you will continue to be my angel. You still are and always have been the strongest man i know. Keep singing up there in heaven daddy. I can hear your voice and it soothes my heart.
Mary Long
October 2, 2008
On the Loss of your Husband Glenda,
Sam made his mark on the world by the way he lived and the difference he made in the lives he touched.
Let each tear that falls be a gentle reminder that you and your husband truly Loved each other,and made such a meaningful difference in each other's lives-and that is a gift that no loss or sorrow , or time or distance can ever take away.....
My prayers and thought are with you,
Mary Long
Sandy
October 2, 2008
Hi Sam,
Today makes one month since you made your final journey. Time sure does fly, but there has not been a day that any of us has not thought about you. You are very much missed. In a few days we will be celebrating your granddaughter's birthday and I know you will be there celebrating with us. I can't wait to feel the wind from your wings letting us know that you are there.
Until next time, I love you
Your sis Sandy
STACY PHILLIPS
September 27, 2008
DEAR UNCLE SAM, I HAVE LOSS TOUCH WITH MANY PEOPLE OVER THE YEARS AND YOU WOULD BE ONE OF THEM.I SHOULD HAVE KEPT IN TOUCH MORE OFTEN AND I'M SORRY FOR THAT.BUT NO MATTER HOW LONG WE'VE STAYED APART EVERYTIME WE MEET AGAIN YOU WOULD ALWAYS MAKE ME SMILE.I HAVE ALWAYS KEPT YOU IN MY THOUGHTS,MEMORIES,&PRAYERS NO MATTER WHERE I WAS.I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR TAKING CARE OF ME WHEN I WAS YOUNGER WHEN MY OWN PARENTS COULD'NT.I MISS THOSE DAYS.REMEMBER BOSCO?LOL.I REMEMBER STAYING UP LATE LISTING TO YOU SING TO ME AND TIA OVER AND OVER AGAIN"IT AIN'T GONNA RAIN ON ME" AND GLENDA GETTING MAD OR WHEN I WAS SICK YOU AND GLENDA RUNNING BATH WATER TO KEEP MY FEVER DOWN.MOST OF ALL YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO STILL GETS A KICK OUT OF MAKING FUN OF MY NAME.YOU AND GLENDA ARE TWO PEOPLE THAT I LOOKED UP TO. YA'LL HAVE A PERFECT RELATIONSHIP AND JUST LOOK HOW TIA TURNED OUT, SHE'S SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON. I LOVE YOU UNCLE SAM AND I'M GONNA MISS YOU VERY MUCH BUT I KNOW I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN.
anonymous
September 17, 2008
IF YOU HEAR A KIND WORD SPOKEN,
OF SOME WORTHY SOUL YOU KNOW,
IT MAY FILL HIS HEART WITH SUNSHINE
IF YOU ONLY TELL HIM SO
IF A DEED HOWEVER HUMBLE,
HELPS YOU ON YOUR WAY TO GO,
SEEK THE ONE WHOSE HAND HAS HELPED YOU,
SEEK HIM OUT AND TELL HIM SO!
IF YOUR HEART IS TOUCHED AND TENDER
TOWARD A SINNER LOST AND LOW,
IT MIGHT HELP HIM TO DO BETTER
IF YOU’D ONLY TELL HIM SO!
OH, MY SISTERS, OH MY BROTHERS,
AS O’ER LIFE’S ROUGH PATH YOU GO,
IF GOD’S LOVE HAS SAVED AND KEPT YOU,
DO NOT FAIL TO TELL MEN SO
chris yoachum
September 16, 2008
man i wish you were here but i know its not possible because i know you are in abetter place .but i know you are with us watching over glenda tia,jerod@your beautiful grandbabies i sure am going to miss talking to you about the falks @ rush i love you sam @and i missyou love your bro chris
Jennifer Watts
September 16, 2008
I did not know Sam Yoachum but I worked with Chris for several years and I'm very sorry for your loss.
Jennifer
alex long
September 15, 2008
dear uncle sam i miss you alot but i know your in your happy place . i wish i could say good bye but. i will never forget you sam. i will remember you aways . sincery alex
Cheri Glover
September 13, 2008
We know you're not here
We're wishing you were
We know you're not here
You're way up above
We know you're not here
God called for you he
Said its time to go
So he lifted you up
And took you home.
Sandy (for Sam)
September 11, 2008
I have sat and thought about how I know my brother, Sam, and I know that he would not leave us without saying goodbye. So here is what I think he would leave for us.
To my loving Wife, Glenda,
Hey babycakes. I know these last few weeks have been very hard on you and I want to thank you for being there for me then and the last 29 years. You, along with Tia, have made my life complete. I know that your heart aches for my presence, yet know this. When you see Tia, I am there. When you see the twinkle in Chelsey's eye, I am there. When you see Evan smile, I am there. When you feel the wind blow, that is my hand. When the rain kisses your face, that is my lips. I love you and even though I am not there with you, I have never left you. Love always, Sam
P.S. I heard Mom and Dad talking, you are there favorite.
To Mom and Dad,
God could not have given me better parents than you. Both of you have made me who I was and still am.
Mom,
I know that laying me in God's hands was the hardest, yet greatest task you ever had to do. But oh what love and peace I have found in my heavenly Father's house. I can breathe again. Thank you for this gift and remember, I am always with you.
Dad,
I can really say that you are my best friend. I know that you did not want me to go before you, but then I would not have the opportunity to wrap my arms around you and welcome you home when it is your turn.
To my brothers and sisters,
Chris- By being next in line, keep my memory strong.
Kipp-Keep my music alive, for as long at it lives, so do I.
Tina- Thank you for being there for Glenda in her time of need.
Kathy- Thank you for bringing Fr. Jose to receive absolution
Cheri- Fear not for you were with me, along with all the others, at my time of passing.
Mark- Thank you for coming home to be with me my last days.
Sandy- Thank you for the songs you sang, they comforted me.
Skylar- Thank you for the Can-Can, even though I think I look better in blue. Keep the family smiling for me.
Dodi, my little sister- I am sorry for anything I have ever done to hurt you and I love you.
To my beautiful daughter Tia,
What more could a father ask for, than a daughter like you. You are intelligent, respectful, loving and humble. You have made me and your mom so proud. You are a wonderful mother. Don't ever change. Please know that I will be watching over you, Mom, Chelsey and Evan.
Jerrod, I leave to you my most precious gift, My "Daddy's Little Girl." I know that you will take care of her as I would.
GLENDA YOACHUM
September 10, 2008
I would like to thank everyone for all the help that they have giving my family. Sam was a wonderful man a great husband the best daddy and grandpa, A blessed son and brother,uncle and friend.
We will miss him always.
We love you forever.
All our love.
Glenda and Tia
Debbie (Reimer) Marfinetz
September 8, 2008
To Sam's wonderful family and friends. I was deeply saddened when I heard of Sam's passing.Please know that all of you are in my prayers....Sam was a wonderful friend, a great guy and anyone that knew him couldn't help but like him. Sam now you are free and in the hands of God and His angels.
Evan
September 8, 2008
GRANDPA,
Although you did't get to spend much time with me, I know you loved me very much. I'll always be your little poop!
Love, Evan
GLENDA YOACHUM
September 7, 2008
Sam My Wonderful Husband,I miss you so much.Everyone tells me it will get easier,But I think it gets harder everyday that you are not with me.Our first date I knew you was the one for me.You are the best daddyJust look at our daughter everything about her comes from you.She even pick a husband that is loving and careing like you,she had us some beauitful grandbabies I will never let them forget about their Grandpa.Iwill love you forever.You are my babycakes.We told each other everyday those three words I LOVE YOU and I still tell you everyday that I love you and I know you say them back,I can hear you say I love you babycakes. I will always love you ,You are in my heart forever miss you LOVE ALWAYS GLENDA
The Kids
September 7, 2008
Dear Mom & Dad
You did something right raising this family, all the love we have for each other come from your hearts, Dads strength, your patience and all the fussing and fight have made us who we are. We would'nt trade it for the world. Sam has given us the love of song, music in the house and PEACE . We will carry that with us always. Thank You
Kathy Loudermill
September 7, 2008
Glenda,
Thank you for being such a good wife to Sam and bringing so much joy into his life, we are so blessed to have you as a daughter to Mom & Dad and sister to our family. Thank you Tia, for being the the light of Sam's life and for the ray of sunshine we have in your children. And thank you Jerrod for being more then we could ever dream of as a husband for Tia and father to Sam's grandchildren. All my love, Kathy
adam harrison
September 6, 2008
Dear uncle Sam it's hard to believe you are gone but your memories live on with us.I remember my mom always telling story's about when you were younger ,the places you have been and the things you have done.I have always though of you as a rockstar.I know you are heaven singing with all of God's angels.
Carry on my wayward son,
For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Now don't you cry no more
love AJ
Paula Rodgers (Mosley)
September 6, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Sam's passing. I have known him and his family for many years and my Mom and Dad were very fond of him and everyone in his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God Bless You All.
Brianna
September 5, 2008
uncle sam,we will realy miss you but we will never forget you in our hearts.We will never forget you is because you left us so many memories of you in all of us.
now i am going to write you a poem.
sam you loved chili,
you were so silly.
you liked playing games,
and calling us weirdo names.
you will be missed ,
so here's a kiss
till we meet again.
Kennesha Allen
September 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jamie Lee
September 5, 2008
To Sam's family,
Sam was always a hard working man, and endured very tough working conditions, but he was always there, always pleasant, and always had a smile.
But what I remember most is the love and concern he always expressed for his family. Please know that he always held you all in highest regards, his pride. You were everything to him. I had great respect for him.
Jamie Lee
Lois Glover
September 5, 2008
To the family and many friends of Sam I am sorry to hear of your loss. There is no heart break here on this earth that can not be healed in heaven. My prayers are that God's love and care will over shadow each of you always. With the passing of a loved one we find that we have more to go to heaven for than we had yesterday
Alex Long
September 5, 2008
uncle Sam me and Andrew miss you very much but Sam we just want you to know we love you very much love ALEX
MARANDA RHODABACK
September 5, 2008
UNCLE SAM, WE ALL KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW AND NOT HAVING TO SUFFER WITH PAIN, WE ALL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU DEARLY YOU WERE A VERY GOOD MAN!! AUNT GLENDA AND TIA, YA'LL ARE SUCH A STRONG WOMEN AND I KNOW UNCLE SAM WILL BE WATCHING OVER YOU BOTH THROUGH THIS TRADGIC TIME I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!
Debra Yost
September 5, 2008
Sam, you are loved and missed dearly.It has always amazed me how close you and your family are,and because of that, I know that my sister and your family will be okay. May God watch over all of them. I know that you are at peace now. We love you Sam
Mary Phisterer
September 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tia Lewellen
September 5, 2008
Dear Daddy,
Where do i begin? I have too many memoris to name them all. I remember you watching me play all my softball games. I remember you bringing me something to eat before practice. I remember you driving me to and picking me up from school everyday and teaching me how to drive. The list can go on and on. You were there for my graduation, my wedding and the birth of my babies. For that, i am so thankful. You and mom have shown me that all you really need are the simple things in life and the love of each other to be happy. I will try to keep that wisdon as i continue on in life. You gave me such a wonderful life, a happy life. Not a day went by that i didn't feel loved and wanted. I KNEW i was daddys girl and i will forever cherish that. The selfish part of me wants you here. I want you here to share in the rest of my life. I want you to see my babies grow up; to see them start school, play ball, drive a car, start dating (oh no!), garduate, get married, and have babies of their own. They will do great things and i never thought i wouldn't be able to share those things with you. But i know you will be here. You will always be in our hearts. You will always be watching over us. I see so much of you in my kids. Chelsey's indepedent nature, she got that form you. And every time i look at Evan , i see you smiling back at me. Thank you for giving me such a good life and teaching me how to live happily. Thank for just being my daddy.
I LOVE YOU!
Mary O'Connor ( Mosley)
September 5, 2008
Glenda and the entire Yoachum Family , I was so sorry to hear of Sam's passing . He was a good guy .I always thought it was so special that he and Glenda were always at Mrs. Yoachum's . You could set your watch by him showing up everyday after work. I know they will treasure the memories made during those times. To all Sam's brothers and sisters please know you will be in my prayers and to Mrs.Yoachum and Mr. Yoachum I bet my Momma is talking Sam's ear off and will watch over him for you .
Tina Harrison
September 4, 2008
Sam,
You will be missed very much. We all love you. Each and every one of us will cherish the special memories we have of you. Eventhough you are gone from this life a part of you still lives on in Glenda, Tia, Chelsey and Evan. We will know you are near each time Tia laughs, and Chelsey sings. We will have to wait for Evan to get a little bigger to find out what his talent will be, but I'm sure it will be something unique. Dear Brother I wish we could have had more time together but it wasn't in God's great plan, for he knows best. Love and Peace always, your sis
Tina
Andrew Long
September 4, 2008
I wish i could of said goodbye that Sunday but you where asleep and i wish i could of been there when you passed .At first i keep thinking this was a dream and after i saw that chair you sat in and played the game on i cried the whole night athome, i wish i could have spent more time with you uncle Sam i will continue your game for you at grandmas so Rest in peace after all the hard work and suffering you went through you can now rest forever love you.
Skylar Yoachum
September 4, 2008
Hey Sam, Skylar here. It sure was a pleasure working with you all those years. (Even though I had to listen to Rush everyday). I remember listening to Lex and Terry and trying to figure out Mindbender (At least thats what I think it was) Where they played the songs and each one was a hint to the question they asked. I also had fun watching you squirm when Abe would come back barking out orders that were never going to get done. lol. I want you to know that I am going to miss you for a very, very long time and I want you to kick Danny in the butt for us. He knows he has it coming. We love you. Skylar Dana and Austin.
Timothy Yost
September 4, 2008
Uncle Sam,
I know we haven't seen each other much over the years, but I still have memories that I will never forget. I remember watching Atlanta Falcon football games on tv at your house. I remember wrestling around, I remember the laughing and joking around at family picnics and holidays. I remember that you are family. I will never forget my Uncle Sam. My prayers and love are with Aunt Glenda and Tia, may God comfort them and give them peace. My prayers are with all the Yoachum family, may God comfort you and give you peace.
Cheri Glover
September 4, 2008
Sam i will miss you big brother you will always be in my heart and in my thoughts Glenda & Tia you are ln my prayers and I love you your sister Cheri
Sandy
September 4, 2008
My big brother Sam,
I want to thank you for showing us that you don't have to have alot to be happy. Your simple life has shown that by having a roof over our head, food for our bellies, a bed to sleep in and the love of our family, we have all we need. Tell Danny and Brenda we all said "hi" and we can't wait to see all of you again. Love always, Sandy
Jeff Harrison
September 4, 2008
We all miss you and would give anything to have you back. The things I remember the most and miss where being at grandma's after school and you would come in the door and always joking and kidding with Tia, Adam and I, you always wore your tape measure and would get us with it from across the room when we weren't looking. I'll never forget the scrabble games we played and the dictionary we had to use because we thought you were making the words up. Working with you on Tia’s Mustang during the summer that was fun, the sheet metal box you built me after we fixed the car and you always called me the muskrat. We will all take care of Glenda, Tia, Chelsey and Evan. The day I heard the news I had to leave work and go home and on the way home I when crossed the bridge here it started raining and all I could think of was your song "It ain't gonna rain on me" and I knew then you had made it to heaven and you were now in a better place and it wasn't gonna rain on you again.
We Love and Miss you Uncle Sam,
Jeff
"Cotton" and Barbara Moore
September 4, 2008
Our sincere condolences to Sam's large and loving family. Our prayers are with you all during this most difficult time of grief and sorrow. May perpetual light shine upon you Sam, as you rest in eternal peace.
Darrell, Ashley, & Kellen Padgett
September 3, 2008
Dear Mrs. Glenda,
We are so sorry to hear about your husband. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness.
Hazel Yoachum
September 3, 2008
We all miss you so much. It is so hard to look over at the chair where you played the game at lunch time.We are all leaning on each other for support. Our faith is our strength. WE love you very much.
So many people have called and brought food .The outpouring of love
is amazing. The tears we shed are for ourselves because we know you are with God nowand you no longer
suffer as you did the last few days
Peace love and Joy always.
Love ------Mom
Mark Yoachum
September 3, 2008
Sam you set a very good example on how to be a big brother you always alowed us to hang around you and showed us that you loved us more than your friends you made growing up with you fun . I remember going to your house and listing to your band play your music wile you sang the songs you wrote.I could set and listin to you for hours.you knew how to bring a smile on our face every time we came around and nothing can ever replace that .thank you for all the great memories . I will always love you and untill we met again in heaven i'll see you lator. love your brother Mark
elayna miller
September 3, 2008
i love you uncle sam
September 3, 2008
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. (Nbrs. 6:24-26) My prayer for you today is that God will grace you with His perfect love and help you find peace in your time of sorrow.
chelsey
September 3, 2008
I love you and I miss you grandpa. Love Chelsey
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