of Tumbling Shoals, AR
February 8, 1952 - January 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Sammy Dale Henderson, Sr (71) announces his passing. Sam passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Sam will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Ruth Ellen Henderson of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas; his son, Dale (Amy) Henderson of Marion, Arkansas; his stepson, Adam (Rhonda) Standridge of Proctor, Arkansas; his sister Jewell (Brian) Bresnahan of Bolivar, Missouri. Sam, lovingly known as Pops, will be missed by his six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Sam was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Reed and Willie Francis Henderson from Parkin, Arkansas on February 8, 1952. He graduated from Parkin High School and went on to get his Master Electrician license. He was a retired electrician and was the owner of Action Electric in West Memphis. He was also a second degree blackbelt in Taekwondo and coached many students from his Taekwondo studio, Arkansas Taekwondo Association also located in West Memphis, AR.
Visitation will begin a 12 noon on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Roller Citizens Funeral Home, 201 N. Pine St., West Memphis, Arkansas. The funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm.
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33 Condolence(s)
Mark & Carol West
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Sam's passing, he and Ruth Ellen were one of the best friends and neighbors we have had.
My prayers go out for Ruth Ellen and the family! Sam was so sweet and funny and definitely an original!!
With Sympathy,
Mark & Carol West
Gene & Diane Maxwell
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Ruth Ellen, & Family, Gene & I were so sorry to hear of Sammy's passing. He was such a nice guy, & Gene spoke very highly of him. You all will be in our thoughts, & prayers.
Trent Duncan
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Sam o my lord this hurts me so much brother! At least your no longer in pain rest in peace my dear friend ??
Vickie Jenkins
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Sammy was a great guy and will be missed by so many. Rest easy dear Sam!
Debbie Hughes
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
So very sorry for your loss! Prayers for your family! ??? Debbie Hughes
Jerry & Barbara Welch
Sunday, January 21, 2024
We were newlywed neighbors in Dacus Moble home park back in the early seventies. Sammy was a great guy- very easy to like and talented- good neighbor. May the Lord bless and comfort you all is our prayer.
Emily Burnett
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Ruth I am so very sorry. Being the flower girl in your wedding and being one of his students will forever be a wonderful memory. He was truly one of a kind and an excellent and patient teacher!??
Jessie and Peggy Henderson
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Jessie (Sam’s first cousin) and I were so sad to hear of Sam’s passing. We are unable to come to his funeral, but we are praying for comfort for each one of you, and will be thinking of you all during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Larry Hogland
Friday, January 19, 2024
Sammy was my friend and my neighbor as kid's in Parkin Ar, As time when by we both made our way too West Memphis. I will miss you my Friend!
Kevin Mccullar
Friday, January 19, 2024
We gonna miss you Uncle Sam!
Bo McElya
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Big Sammy was a long ball hitter when we played on the same team years ago in the West Memphis Softball league. We had a good time anytime we did anything. He will certainly missed by anyone who had the blessing of knowing him.
RIP my old friend and enjoy your new life.
Carolyn Falgout
Thursday, January 18, 2024
I miss all the Beautiful post you would share with us on Facebook. You were a good friend Sam. RIP
Traci Drew
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Sam was a beautiful soul. I was not graced with his presence in person but was always encouraged by his posts online whether by his own word or by a photo of something beautiful when reminders were needed to always be thankful…. Prayers and love are being sent for his family whom he loved so dearly…. Thank you all for sharing him you will never know how many he has encouraged!??????
Mike Pendergrass
Thursday, January 18, 2024
I loved big Sammy Henderson. We have known each other for over 60 years. We both were suspended from high school(twice) for fighting with each other, in the classroom. Yet we have remained friends, til the end.Over distance and time. R.I.P. Big Sam !!????
Mike Pendergrass
Thursday, January 18, 2024
I loved big Sammy Henderson. We have known each other for over 60 years. We both were suspended from high school(twice) for fighting with each other, in the classroom. Yet we have remained friends, til the end.Over distance and time. R.I.P. Big Sam !!????
Jane Krablin
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Dale and Amy sorry to learn of your loss, you will be in my prayers.
Mike Burns
Thursday, January 18, 2024
My condolences to the Henderson family. Glad I got to talk to Sammy at a Parkin High School reunion a few years back. My sister graduated with him.
I always liked that guy!
Foster & Renita Rash
Thursday, January 18, 2024
We have known Sammy for many years.
We are praying for Ruth Ellen , Adam and all his family and friends
May god be with the family during this time of grief.
I will miss the awesome post he shared. RIP Sam.
Stephen and Karen Jones
Thursday, January 18, 2024
We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Sam. He has always had a special place in our hearts and will forever be missed. Sending prayers for all of the family.
Cynthia Kruse (Henderson)
Thursday, January 18, 2024
I am Sam’s cousin. My father and mother is Cordis L Henderson and Frances Maggard Henderson. He will be truly missed. My love and prayers to his wife, son, and family. May our Lord give you comfort. I know how hard this is. In the past year and eleven months we lost our precious mother and four brothers and now Sam. The pain is overwhelming in our family. Rest in Peace Sam. Forever in our hearts.
Chuck & Debbie Butler
Thursday, January 18, 2024
We pray for the entire family in losing their loved one. May God surround you with his love and peace.
Love, Chuck & Debbie Butler
Terry Sumpter
Thursday, January 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I remember his early teen years. I thought of him as a gentle giant. Praying for family!!!
Janice Ruston-Southall
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Ruth, Dale and Dianne and all family and friends. Sam will be missed by so many. A super nice guy. He was so nice to his friends on FB. He helped me several times.
My heart is with all as we remember Sam.
Janice
Frances Andrews
Thursday, January 18, 2024
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
I will truly miss his post and many beautiful pictures.
Evelyn Blaylock
Thursday, January 18, 2024
My sincere condolences to you family. So many of us will forever miss you. No more suffering so fly high with the angels friend.
Debora Adama
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Sending our condolences and prayers to you Dale and The Family.
Sam will be missed by many.
Andy Luttrell
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Prayers for the Henderson family and Adam Standridge.
Sincerely,
Andy Luttrdll
Sherry Canada
Thursday, January 18, 2024
To Jewell and Sammy's entire family, I am so sadden to send my condolences. I knew Sammy and Jewell and their parents all of my life as I too grew up in Parkin. I left there in 1965 so many years and many miles away from my Parkin friends but it is still hard to say goodbye in death of my childhood friends. God Bless all of you and remember Sammy is in Paradise now and in no pain. I pray each of you remember only love, laughter and fellowship with your dear Sammy.
Marie Nelsen
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Now you are resting my friend. You will be missed by many
Johnny Henderson
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Condolences to the family of Sam. Wish I had the chance to know him & his family.
Lois Henderson
Thursday, January 18, 2024
My deepest sympathie to his wife and children,and all our family will miss him deeply he’s loved deeply. My prayers for comfort in your family loss.
Marilyn Ferguson
Thursday, January 18, 2024
My heartfelt sympathy to Sam’s wife and family. I am his second cousin. His father and my grandmother, Iona were brother and sister. To my best recollection, I haven’t seen him since we were children at our grandparents house in Cabot. I’m so happy to have gotten reacquainted with him by FB these last couple of years. He messaged me some and we shared some family history and old photographs. I really enjoyed all of his posts he shared with beautiful flowers and animals. My love and prayers for each of you for peace and comfort from the Lord. I understand completely your loss having just lost my husband to Cancer 17 months ago. May the Lord bless and watch over each of you.
Pamela Burns
Thursday, January 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Dale I’m thinking of y’all and praying comfort for y’all. He was a great guy. Enjoyed our trips to see y’all advance in your black belt stuff. All our fun times he was always a hoot.