Claude Sams

CLAUDE RICHARD SAMS

Claude Richard Sams, age 76, of Keokuk, IA, died Thursday, December 11, 2008 in Keokuk Area Hospital.

He was born June 7, 1932, in Hannibal, MO, a son of Clady Ray and Evalina Marie Lee Sams.

Survivors include a brother, Gary Eugene Sams and his wife, Colleen, of Alameda, CA;

five sisters, Carmelita Wood of Virginia, Rexcenia Forristall of Wayland, MO, Marlene (Mrs. Marvin) Mack of Wayland, MO, Colettia Sams of Hannibal, MO, and Connie Jean (Mrs.Patrick) Stella of Bridgeton, MO; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Sams; several nieces and nephews and their families including, Angela Walker of Jones, OK, Martha Johnson of Stockbridge, GA, and Marlene Gates of Burlington, IA; as well as other relatives.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Sams; and a sister, Betty Price.

Claude was employed for 18 years at the Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington, IA, and resided the past four years at Lexington Square in Keokuk. He loved to draw and paint. He also loved outdoors - mowing, fishing and watching ducks and horses. He always had a smile for those around him.

Graveside services were held Monday, December 15, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Aspen Cemetery in Burlington, IA, with Pastor Dean Graber officiating.

There was no visitation.

Memorials may be made to the family c/o Wilson Funeral Home, 975 E. Main, Kahoka, MO 63445.