Sam Luna St. Romain

Sam Luna St. Romain, 81, of Quitman, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Lindale, Texas.

He was born on September 19, 1943, in Lubbock, Texas, to Pierre Wilman and Mary Josephine Luna St. Romain.

Sam graduated high school and completed two years of college. A proud veteran, he served his country in the United States Army. In 1982, he moved to the Wood County area, where he lived for the rest of his life.

Sam had a diverse and industrious career, working as a telephone repairman, fiber optic equipment installer, and rancher. Over the years, he worked for People’s Telephone and several contracting companies, and he also owned his own business. On May 24, 1997, he married the love of his life, Sandra Lee Carroll, and together they shared 27 wonderful years of marriage.

Sam loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, ranching, and raising cattle and chickens. Some of his happiest moments were spent hunting with his grandchildren and his son. A man who embraced life with joy and determination, Sam was a successful rancher, business owner, and a devoted father to three children.

He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

He is preceded by his parents P.W and Mary Jo St. Romain; daughter Mary Angela; and grandparents.

He is survived by his wife Sandra St. Romain; children Julie Hinkle & husband Barry, Andrea & husband Michael Ishmael, and Jeff St. Romain & wife Tracey; sisters Jeanine St. Romain and Suzahn Smith & husband Calvin; brother Joe St. Romain & wife Elouise; grandchildren Britton, Sydnee, Tyler, Jack and Samuel; and many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly.