Samuels loving family includes wife, Lawana of 29 years; children, Jeanette Moore and husband Michael, Carey Ann Chumley, Samantha Ray Randall and husband Peter, Mark Dale Greenhaw; sister, Jo Nell Pond and husband Willard; grandchildren, Josh & wife Priscilla, Chase, Grant, Caleb, Dawson, Cheyenne, Niles, Nick, Ty and Zoey; one great- grandchild, Hassan; numerous other relatives and friends.
A special thank you to his friend & caretaker Annie Robinson
Samuel is preceded in death by his parents, Sam Houston and Martha Chumley; daughter, Lorie Beth Chumley; sister, Patsy Bell; father-in-law, Jerry Davis; mother-in-law, Janie Kelly.
Samuel worked for the city of Houston throughout his life as a fireman for station 34, 64 and 74.
He served Honorably as a Paratrooper with the 101st Airborne in the United States Army during Vietnam.
A Celebration of Captain Chumley's life will begin 10 AM Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston Texas
Condolences(17)
Darrell Longino
Goodrich, TX Monday, September 28, 2020 To Lou and all of the family, I am sorry to hear of Sam's death. I pray the lord will hold you and keep you in his grace during your time of sorrow.Sincerely,
Darrell Longino
Carol Barker
Rye, TX Saturday, September 26, 2020 I only had the pleasure of knowing you for a short period of time but I will always treasure having met you. I know our Lord has prepared a special place for you rest peacefully Sam.Regina Dillard
LIVINGSTON, TX Saturday, September 26, 2020 So sorry to hear passing of Sam one of the nicest man I ever met. Prayers and God Bless you all.Mary Riley
Livingston, TX Saturday, September 26, 2020 So sorry to hear of your loss. May God our Fathe comfort you and your familyVincent and Kimberly Slack
Kankakee, IL Saturday, September 26, 2020 All of you are in our prayers. Love you very much.Patricia Trapp
Sun River Terrace, IL Saturday, September 26, 2020 It was a pleasure knowing Sam. He was a very sweet person and will be truly missed.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
2 Corinthians 1:3
Revelation 21:4
Rick and Carole Jones
LIVINGSTON, TX Saturday, September 26, 2020 We love you Sam and will always remember your kindness and strong character you carried where ever you were. Beautiful soul! Rest now in peace.Vida and Sean Tebby
Livingston, TX Saturday, September 26, 2020 We have been so honored to have known Sam through the ADC at CARE. He was always such a gentleman! And he thought the world of Sean. I have heard only good things about this man through people in the community outside of CARE, how he was ready to help anyone in need. It was a blessing to have known him. Our prayers and condolences to the family. We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8.Olga Lankford
Goodrich, TX Friday, September 25, 2020 Sam was my dear friend at the ADC at Escapee care Center He was such a gentleman We will miss him so much. He talked about his Lou in such a loving way . Lou, I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and his family at this time. May God help you through this time of your grief! All my love to his family and friends. Olga LankfordDoglas Palmer
Onalaska, TX Friday, September 25, 2020 Thank you for your service to your Country, and too Livingston a bright light in our lives has gone out, and will be missed by all that knew him. R.I.P. your duty is done.Maggie & Tony Parker
Houston, TX Friday, September 25, 2020 Our deepest sympathies to the entire Chumley family on your loss.Mike Lane
Willis, TX Thursday, September 24, 2020 Captain Sam was a great man, great fireman and I’m truly blessed to have known him as a friendRandy Stutes
The Woodlands, TX Thursday, September 24, 2020 So sorry for your loss. I knew him as Sammy back in the 70’s.He had just got on with the Fire Dept. I would stop & chat with
him on many occasions. He shopped at my dads little grocery store
On Jensen drive. He lived close by. My dad though
A lot of him. I fact we knew all of the Chumley’s. Again sorry for your
loss. Although it’s been many years, I have some fond memories of Sammy.
Billy & Mary Jo Aymes
Livingston, TX Thursday, September 24, 2020 Sam was one of the best men we've ever known. He will be missed greatly.Lynn and Lina Faye Gibbs
Porter, TX Thursday, September 24, 2020 Jeanette, the sweet relationship you and your dad must have had is so evident on both your faces in the picture that’s with your note about your dad. It’s so hard to lose someone we love so much and we are so sad for you. We are sending sweet thoughts and our prayers to you and your entire family.Lynn and Lina Faye Gibbs
Teresa Adams - Brazos Transit District
Livingston, TX Thursday, September 24, 2020 My Condolences to his family. I truly felt Honored to Transport Mr.Chumley on many occasions. I admired him & the life he lived. I considered him a true Hero, One of the Good guys for sure. On behalf of our Team @ Brazos Transit District we all hope the Family has Peace & Comfort in their time of loss. Mr.Chumley will certainly be missed. T.AdamsJudy Burchfield
Livingston, TX Thursday, September 24, 2020 Mr. Sam always put others first before himself. Always remembered your name and wanted to know how you were. He came to Escapees Care day activity and we got to know and love him dearly. He loved Miss Lou and his family so much and would always talk about them with us. It was a pleasure and a honor to know such a great man like Sam. He is an Angle watching over us in heaven and he will be so missed. Love and Prayers to Family and Miss LouEscapees Family