Sam was born in Osceola, Iowa on August 18, 1945. He was the youngest of four children. His father James was a Baptist preacher and built churches in St David, Douglas, and El Feida, Arizona where the family took up residence. Sam traveled the country as a truck driver for 40 years. At various times in his life, he was a bear tracker, welder, stagecoach mountain trail guide, railroad worker, and a gold miner. During this time, his children Jeanette and Robert were born and raised. He and Sandy blended their families in 1993 and have been married for 30 years. Since then, they have enjoyed welcoming many numerous grand and great grandchildren. They spent their most recent years in Clyde, Texas. Sam's legacy will live on in the memories of his loved ones. May he enjoy a big cup of coffee in a heavenly reunion with his Mom and Dad, Jim, Bob, and Delores along with Jaenette and Desirae He is survived by his wife Sandy, son and daughter-in-law Robert and Crysti DeBusk, grand son and wife Brandon and Kerry Shelton, grandson and partner Josh Shelton and Rachel Adam's Higgs, granddaughter and husband Amanda and Nick Penick, granddaughter and husband Kayla and Cody Carter, granddaughter and husband Jaedea and Ian Sturdivant, step son Mark Montano, step son and wife Gary and Cathy Montano, step grandson Dominick, Tommy, and David Montano, and step granddaughter and husband Mercedes and Josh. He is also leaving behind numerous great grandchildren. And let's not forget his loyal Jack Russell terrier, Rosie.