Chester Sams

Sams -Chester Lee Sams, 82, died December 2, 2014 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Chester was born in Steuben County, Indiana on December 21, 1931 and grew up in Southern Michigan and moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida with his family in 1967. In 1998, he and Shirley moved to Fannin County, Georgia where he helped build their retirement home and later returned to reside in Fort Pierce, Florida. He worked for Bellsouth Telephone Company for 30 years. He later engineered for companies laying long distance cable. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was affiliated with the Masonic Order for over 50 years, active in the Amara Shrine Center of West Palm Beach, St. Lucie Shrine Club since 1981 and a member of the Royal Order of Jester Court 179. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Shirley Joan Sams; children, Gary (Diane) Sams, Sr., Roland (Laura Kay) Sams, Alan (Gretchen) Sams, and Leanne (Jonathan) Locklear; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Amara Transportation Fund, Amara Shrine Center, P.O. Box Box 30335, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420-0335. A gathering in Florida will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 2:30-3:00 PM with a service to follow at 3:00 PM at White City Methodist Church. A Memorial Service in Michigan will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at River of God Church, 4607 - 68th St. SW., Byron Center, with visitation from 12:30PM until time of service at Church. Inurnment Rest Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral & Cremation Service. An online guest book may be signed at www.haisleyfuneralhome.com Shared courtesy of Stegenga Funeral Chapel. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Chester Lee Sams please visit our Sympathy Store.