Samuel H Sumrall

Sam passed away on November 18, 2019 in Tyler, at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 19, 1941 in Anguilla, Mississippi. Sam grew up in Orange, TX. He was a devoted husband, dad and Papaw. He was extremely proud of all his grandchildren's accomplishments and always looked forward to being there to support them. He loved being outdoors fishing and working in his garden on his Ford Long tractor. Sam was so proud to work for Case Tractor Company in Tyler for 42 years, delivering and demonstrating heavy equipment. Anyone that knew him could find him in his Case uniform with a red rag in his back pocket. He was such a loving man who was willing to open his heart to anyone. He always had a genuine, warm smile and kind words for anyone who encountered him. He will be greatly missed, especially by his family who loved him beyond words.

Sam is survived by his wife, Judy Ann Sumrall of 53 years from Tyler, TX; brother Lorenzo and wife Josie Sumrall from Nederland, TX; son Sammy and wife Terrie Sumrall, from Winona, TX; son Toby Sumrall from Winona, TX; daughter Amanda and husband, John Allen from Tyler, TX; daughter Susie and husband Rickey Kimbrough from Winona, TX; daughter Becky and husband, J.R. Wood from Tyler, TX; grandchildren Samantha Sumrall, Zach Sumrall, Morgan Sumrall, Sarah Kimbrough, Kelsey Kimbrough, Rustan Wood, Raina Wood, Bailey Wood, Taylor Wood, Julie Wood, Carrie Hardisty, Chase Hardisty, and Courtney Hardisty and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Lilly Sumrall; sister Gladys Barron and brother Dave Sumrall.

Pallbearers will be Rustan Wood, J.R. Wood, Stephen Pope, Matthew Pope, Evan Kersh, Scotty Pope, Ricky Pope and Alan Adams.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Zach Sumrall, Rickey Garza, Ty Nick, Nate Hampton, John Pope and Robbie Pope.

The family will receive friends for a visitation from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2019 at Lloyd James Funeral Home.