Arthur Ellis Sam Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Arthur Ellis Sam of Opelousas, Louisiana, who passed away on October 22, 2021 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his son Jerome Sam; his parents, Harry and Elizabeth Sam, Sr.; his brothers, Alvin Sam, Harry Sam, Jr. and Oliver Sam; and his sister-in-law Beverly.

He is survived by: his children, Larry Sam of Beaumont and Linda Boatner (Horace, Sr.) of Beaumont; his siblings, Willie David Sam (Peggy) of Augusta, GA., Clyde Joseph Sam of Houston, Mary Ann Sam of Opelousas, LA. and Maudry Douglas (Eric) of Opelousas, LA.; his grandchildren, Horace Boatner, Jr. of Beaumont, Angela DeMore (Christopher) of Austin and Kevin Boatner (Morgan) of Austin; his great grandchildren, Brandon Boatner, Brian Boatner, Arianna Eaglin, Kailyn Allison, Ti'jae Darby and Laila DeMore; his great great grandchildren, Hayden Boatner, Maricella Boatner and Kayden Boatner; and his aunt Maude Richard of Opelousas, Louisiana..