Samuel Winston Wilson

Samuel Winston Wilson passed peacefully from this earth Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. Dad was born on April 10, 1932, to Samuel Clay Winston Wilson and Alcie Arietta Wilson. Dad loved spending time with the 60 year love of his life Mary and his family. Together Mom and Dad grew bountiful vegetable gardens and raised many a beautiful flower gardens. He was a man of great pride and a bit of a perfectionist. His always said "anything worth having was worth taking care of" as was evident by the condition of his house, vehicles, his immaculately manicured lawn and the love he constantly demonstrated for his family. Nothing made him happier than being with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren fishing at Paradise Point, playing horse in the driveway, pitching washers, farkle, dominoes, cooking out, building patios, being at the ball park or soccer grounds, watching his grandkids playing in the boat, picking up pecans or simply taking walks. Sam was a long-time employee of Texas Highway Department and an active member of Community Hills Christian Church. He kept the flower beds beautiful and cooked many a sold out pot luck dish at their church lunches. He will be remembered by his special songs and beautiful whistle. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Ruth Pape; his parents; and sisters Mozelle Wilson, Wanda Nation and Patsy Crotwell. Dad is survived by his children, Diana Oldham, Arthur Wilson and his wife, Carla, Arietta Smith; grandchildren Brian Smith, Amber Miramontes and her husband, Oscar, Chrystal Pond and her husband, Bryan, Adam Oldham, Taylor Oldham and his wife, Amy; one sister, Billie Dorough; one brother-in-law, Elwayne Crotwell; PawPaws sweet things (great-grandchildren) Emerson, Hudson, Alyssa, Mallory, Noah and Aidan; and numerous cousins. Dad, Middlepaw, Pepaw, Pawpaw, Winston, Sambo, we will miss you but we will never forget the love and the family that you taught us to be. Special thanks for the love and kind words from all his church family and friends. Visitation is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson's Funeral Home with graveside service set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Lawnhaven. Family and friends may sign an online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com.