Samuel James Mize

1931 - 2013

Samuel James Mize obituary, 1931-2013

BORN

1931

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Kingwood Funeral Home

22800 Highway 59 North

Kingwood, Texas

Samuel Mize Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 27, 2013.

Samuel James Mize, 81, of Humble, was born in Midway, Texas on August 23, 1931 and died in Humble, Texas on May 26, 2013.

Preceded in death by his parents, SJ Mize and Lurah Bell Bennifield, Brothers- George Vernon and Luby Gene, Sister- Mary Ruth Scott, Daughters- Debbie Ann Michals and Barbara Lynn Mize.

Samuel is survived by his sons- Joseph (Theresa) of Houston, Steven (Brenda) of Magnolia, Samuel Jr. (Debbie) of Cleveland. Daughters- Pamela Ramshur (Billy) of Conroe and Lurah Story (Louis) of Porter. He was blessed with 21 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. He also has 6 nephews and 3 nieces.

Samuel served in the US Navy as a SNBM during the Korean War from 1950-1954. Winning 3 medals-Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal.
After an Honorable discharge from the service, he was employed with Weingarten's Bakery on Lockwood. He worked for Weingarten for 34 years, achieving the position of Supervisor. During his time at Weingarten, he also umpired high school and boy's major league baseball for 10-15 years in the Houston area. After Weingarten's closed, he went to work driving an 18 wheeler truck with his youngest brother for a few years. He then went to work for All Tex Coating in Gladewater. When he finally decided to retire he moved to Porter to be closer to his children and grandchildren. During this time he and his youngest brother lived together until Luby died in 2004.

His final years were as a resident of Humble Healthcare in Humble, Texas. He was under the care of Grace Hospice.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2013 at Kingwood Funeral Home, 22800 Highway 59 North, Kingwood, TX 77339. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013 in the Chapel of Kingwood Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St., Houston, TX 77023.

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June 11, 2013

Angelo & Melissa Poli

Dear Steve and Brenda, So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gob bless.

June 1, 2013

Eric & Kyla Mayweather

"Steve, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!"

May 31, 2013

Juan Zapata

Steve,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

May 31, 2013

Kathy Smith

Dear Steve and Brenda, I am sorry for your loss. Your father must have been a wonderful person and will surely be missed. You are in my prayers, Kathy Smith

May 31, 2013

Michel and Deborah Oliver

Steve - we are very sorry for your loss.

May 31, 2013

tempie fields

I love u grandpa I'm gonna miss u we didn't spend much time together but I loved u I ca n rember when I was 16 and no one to turn to you werre there love you

May 29, 2013

Maria & Jaime Vargas & Maricela Campos

Lurah~
I am sorry for your loss, I know what you are going through. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love you Lurah

May 28, 2013

Seth Niles

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.He was the best , he will be missed! He was straight up and a real genuine good man.
God Bless, Seth & Kristina Niles

May 27, 2013

Steve Cooper

Sam sorry to hear about your dad, If I can do any thing give me a call,Steve Cooper 281-806-4601.

May 27, 2013

sheri bond

My prayers for your family.

May 27, 2013

Kendall & Jody King

Our sincere condolences at this time, Mize family. He is now resting softly in God's hands. His work here is done, and we are certain he will be missed very much.

May 27, 2013

Regina (Gina) Mize Needham

My heart goes out to this branch of the family that I don't know yet. My grandfathet was Austin. I graduated with Judy Drake McLaurin in Splendora, but I was born in Madisonville.

May 27, 2013

Louis Mize

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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