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Mr. Sam Walker Wilson, Jr.

  • March 25, 1922 - June 18, 2012
  • Desoto, Texas
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“We were saddened to hear of Sam's death but know he has been through a long illness. Our hearts reach out to all of you in sympathy. We remember...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Dencil & Berdie Stephenson - TX

“Anita: We are truely saddened of your loss. May God continue to Bless you and your Family. Remember we all loved Sam, but GOD LOVES HIM BEST!!!!...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Johnny and Helen Murray - DeSoto, TX

“Anita and family, Our prayers with you during this time. Sam was a very dear and wonderful man. ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: John, Jacki, and Chelsea Waits

“Lorraine, So sorry for your lost. Fathers are always special, even after living for 90 years. ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Mike Zander - Dallas, TX

“Lorraine, So sorry for your lost. Fathers are always special, even after living for 90 years. ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Mike Zander - Dallas, TX

“Lorraine, So sorry for your lost. Fathers are always special, even after living for 90 years. ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Mike Zander - Dallas, TX

“Sam was a wonderful role model to the youth @ !st UM of DeSoto. When my daughter, Nicole Devlin, was a pre-teen, she had the pleasure of being Sam's ...Read More » ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Donna Garcia-Devlin - TX

“My deepest condolences. ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Jim Helms - Lake Dallas, TX

“I was truly blessed by the time I was able to know Sam. I will always remember his ready smile and loving greetings. I know you will all miss him. ...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Rev Judi Brandt - Paris, TX

“He Will Always Be Remembered As you share the stories and the memories of how he lived his life and how very much he meant, may you find comfort......Read More » ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Karen Rowlands - DeSoto, TX

“Anita, I was so sorry to hear of Sam's death. I read the obituary and learned things about him that I never knew. I never realized he was a...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Janice Grupe - DeSoto,, TX

“Blessings and thoughts to you all. ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Marjorie Nichta


Sam Walker Wilson Jr.
Age 90, of DeSoto, Texas. Passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2012. He was born March 25, 1922 in Lake Wales, Florida to parents, Sam W. Wilson Sr. and Susan D'Mae Evans.

Sam was the oldest of two. He married Anita M. Krieger, in Mineral Wells, Texas on December 24, 1944. They had three children. He attended Texas A&M and graduated in 1947 with a degree in Engineering. He served in the Army for three years and served in WWII, earning WWII Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, and Good Conduct Medal. He was a longtime resident of DeSoto, Texas for 46 years and was employed by Oncor as a Engineer for 35 years. Sam was a member of First United Methodist Church of DeSoto. He enjoyed fishing, wood working, also silver and turquoise jewelry making.

Sam will be remembered by his loving wife and their children, Sharon Watts, Lorraine and Wally Tallent, and Sam Wilson III. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Richard Wilson.

Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of life for Sam at 9:00 AM Friday June 22, 2012, with the funeral service starting at 10:00 AM, Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Laurel Land Memorial Park.