Samuel L Montgomery Jr.

Samuel L Montgomery Jr. passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Mamie “Jerrie” Montgomery for over 56 years. Father of Sharon Winstine (Dennis), Nathan Montgomery (Elizabeth), Shannon Ferrebee (Earl), as well as the late James Montgomery. Grandfather of Dennis Winstine Jr., Devin Delaney, Daniel Delaney, Quentin Winstine, Ryan Montgomery, Brittany Fenasci, Victoria Montgomery, Erica Denoux, Zachary Ferrebee, Hunter Ferrebee, Wyatt Ferrebee, and Samantha Ferrebee, as well as the late Nicholas Winstine. Great grandfather of six. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel L. Montgomery Sr. and Martha Hammack, as well as his step father James Hammack Sr. He was the brother of Peggy Ball (Don), Paula Jones, Daphne McLaurin (Bert), James Hammack Jr (Carol), Lisa Osipowicz (Jim), and the late Marc Hammack. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was a deacon at Bridge City Baptist Church, past master of the Masonic Lodge, a Shriner, and a member of the Knights Templar. He was a teamster (Local 270) and drove a truck with Canal Villere Supermarkets. He was a veteran of the US Army Airborne. His passions were his faith, his family, hunting and fishing, listening to music, and watching sports.

A Memorial Service will be held at Bridge City Baptist Church on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 4:00 PM. Memorial visitation will begin at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children. (Shrinershospitals.org) Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.