Obit Index
Updated: 08 Sep 2009

Daily Oklahoman, The 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
February 1, 2006

Roy Sam Henderson , 65, of Choctaw, OK passed away January 28, 2006 at his home. He was born October 8, 1940 to Sam Randolph and Cynthia Henderson in McAlester, OK. Sam could be described as honorable, selfless, kind and respectful. He loved God, his country, and the World War II veterans, understanding the price they had to pay for our freedom. He enjoyed parachuting, riding his Harley, treasure hunting, cooking, fishing, and crossword puzzles. On Sunday's you could also find Sam in front of the television watching NASCAR. He was a very loving person that spent most of his life giving to others, because he wanted to see that everyone was happy. He had many friends and cherished each and every one of them. At 9 months of age, Sam's father passed away. His father was the first OK Highway Patrolman killed in the line of duty. Sam was then raised by his maternal grandparents Hattie and William Showen. At the age of 12 he moved to Oklahoma City where he graduated from Classen High School. After high school, Sam served in the Army from 1958 to 1961. He worked for Norman Transcript, Oklahoma Publishing, Standard Engraving, and The Journal throughout the years. He just recently retired from General Motors after 27 years of service.

Sam is survived by his devoted wife Linda; 3 daughters, Tera Huizenga and husband Tom of Rhode Island, Cheryl Beam and husband Bill of Choctaw, OK, Gayla Ross and husband Steve of Moore, OK; 1 son, Scott Arnold Henderson and wife Robin of Oklahoma City, OK; 1 brother adopted in his heart, Clarke Miracle; 4 grandchildren, Jordan, Brandi, Sammi, Nikki Weaver and husband Matt; 1 great grandchild, Joseph (Jo Jo) Weaver; 1 sister, Margaret Jean Henners of Houston, TX; and 1 aunt, Lillie Margaret Smith of Maysville, OK. The family would like to say a special thanks to Hospice Quality Care for your caring and compassion toward Sam. Donations may be sent in Sam's name to the Cancer Society.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Hibbs Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Choctaw, OK.

photo courtesy Marti Graham, January 2009
 

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Compiled, transcribed and submitted by Marti Graham, Oklahoma County, OKGenWeb Coordinator, February 2009. Information posted for educational purposes for viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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