Sam, A. Whitten

Eldorado,  Sam A. Whitten Sr. died peacefully Thursday, February 15th, 2018. He was born November 1st, 1922 and was 84 years old. Sam served in the Korean War and after being honorably discharged, returned to West Texas. He met and married Peggy Lewis Clingan on January 12th, 1959. Sam A. instantly became a loving father to Peggy's children Candy and Terry and he was blessed with the birth of "Baby" Sammy in 1960. Sam A. was a jack of all trades, but truly found his "calling" when he and Peggy purchased "The Pasture" and ran it for many years. It's success was based on his "over the top personality" and his ability to make the best burger anywhere around. When Peggy passed in 2007, Sam A. spent most of his remaining years in Comanche, and lived in Comanche Hills at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy: his parents Lewis and Fenna Whitten: and brothers Jody and Hal Whitten. Survivors include sons Sam Jr. and wife Penny: Terry and Wife Sandy: daughter Candy and husband Jerry. Grandchildren: Courtney (Rocky) Robles: Katy Owens; Dusty Clingan; Tracey (Don) Kennemer; Brooke (Glenn) Quinney; Sonya Reyes. Great Grandchildren: Cody and Cole Kennemer; Samantha Reyes; Bailey, Nick, Ryan and Ethan Quinney; Kylie and Avery Robles; Piper and Jolie Owens. The family wishes to express their special thanks to Johnny and Zulene Poynor for all their support. Visitation will be at Love Funeral Home on Saturday, February 17 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Service will be Sunday, February 18 at 2:00p.m. in the Schleicher County Cemetery Chapel. Pallbeareres will be grandson Dusty and great grandsons- Cody, Cole, Nick, Ryan and Ethan. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons-in-law- Don, Glenn and Rocky.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.             Order History     © Copyright 2018 Memoriams All Rights Reserved