Sam Houston Chumley III

Sam Houston Chumley III, age 76, of Big Lake, Texas passed away on October 31, 2022. He was born September 28, 1946 in Big Lake to Sam H. Chumley Jr. and Lucille Chumley. Sam attended Reagan County High School and graduated in the class of 1965. He also attended Angelo State University before beginning his career as a salesman.

Sam married Ronda Kay on April 2, 1977 and together they had 3 children. They spent 38 years together until Ronda's passing in April of 2015.

Sam loved God, his family, and the outdoors. He enjoyed going hunting and fishing often. Sam will be dearly missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Ronda.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Denise Fortner, Sam H. Chumley IV, and Lea R. Chumley; his grandchildren, Kaylee Chumley, Blayne Chumley, Hailey Springer, Riddic Springer, Cadence Chumley, Shana Brent, Shane Fortner, and Jase Fortner. He is also survived by Frank and Donnie Folbre and their family.

The family would like to send a special "Thank You" to everyone who helped in their time of loss and grief. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Cancer Society.

A graveside service for Sam will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Glen Rest Cemetery, Big Lake, Texas.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the Chumley family.