of Helena, AR
February 24, 1943 - December 30, 2014
James Samuel ''Sam'' Dunlap, 71, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at his home with his family at his side; Sam was born February 24, 1943 to Lester Dunlap and Molly Marie Parker in Marvell, Arkansas.
Sam is survived by his spouse, Rosemary Hartley Dunlap of the home; two sons, James ''Sambo'' Dunlap Jr;, (Teresa) of Barton, Arkansas and Robert ''Brother'' Dunlap of Lexa, Arkansas; one daughter, Marcia Sanford (Keith) of Decatur, Alabama; three grandchildren, Kimberly Dunlap, Keiton Sanford and Bryan Dunlap; two great grandchildren, Tavin Wyssbrod and Jada Rogers; and one sister, Margaret Sue Wheeler (Buddy) of Pangburn, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Molly Marie Dunlap; one brother, Bill Dunlap; and one sister, Margaret Smith.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jacky Bradley, Leland Hartley, Donald Hartley, Keith Sanford, Bryan Dunlap and Terry Kemp.
Graveside services for Sam Dunlap will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2015 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Rodger Hooker will officiate. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Marcia, Keith, Keeton and the Dunlap Family,
Sorry for the loss of that special person in your life, our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Prayers sent for you all.
Praying for you all.
To the Dunlap family, sorry to hear of your great loss, I pray you find peace during your time of sadness. I always find peace in this Scripture. Nahum 1:7: The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him. Marcia, Keith, & Keiton, we Love you.
Loved you like a brother we had lots of fun Rosemary thank lots of you and the kids RIP Sam
Sam was a fine man and a good friend. Our prayers go out to Rosemary and the rest of the family. Rest in peace my friend.
Jim
So sorry to hear about Sammie. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Pat
So sorry to hear this. I haven't seen Sam in years, but I have fond memories of him. RIP Sam~ Condolences to Rosemary and family. I think about you all often. Love, your cousin.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Sam you an the family will be in our prayers love y'all
Just want to let you know the family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Luddie