Sam L. Street, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2017, in Magnolia, Texas.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Petrolia, Texas, on September 8, 1932, he was the son of Sam Lige Street, Sr. and Edith (Bowden) Street. Sam was a member of North Orange Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Sam retired from DuPont Sabine River Works after 35 years of employment. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Edith Street; brothers, W.K. Street and Melvin Street; and sisters, Mildred Smith, Darlene Holcomb, Lois Fancher, Mary Vincent, Myrtice Moore and Marjorie McClure.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Street; son, Kenneth D. Street and wife Pam of Diboll; daughter Kathryn Halfacre and husband Glenn of Magnolia; grandchildren, Matthew Halfacre and wife Celia of Lake Hills, Adam Halfacre and wife Christina of Kansas City, Kansas, Philip Halfacre and wife Tana Goldwire of Orange, and Bradley Street of Lufkin; great-grandchildren, Christopher Street, Arlo Halfacre and Sabra Halfacre; and brother Buddy Ralph Street and wife Maureen of Orange.
Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Halfacre, Adam Halfacre, Philip Halfacre, Bradley Street and Glenn Halfacre.
Condolences
Debra Munsell
December 27, 2017
Dearest Kathy and family, Prayers for my dear friend Kathy and your family. Your father was a wonderful, caring man who raised a loving , caring family. Please know that your are embraced in love and prayer at this difficult time. Deb Munsell
Lill Bingham-Gray
December 26, 2017
To the Street family, So sorry to hear of Your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anonymous
December 26, 2017
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Ernest Murray
December 26, 2017
Sam was one of the finest men I've known. He loved his family and his faith, and he was always ready to help out a foolish brother-in-law; for that I am eternally grateful.
Anonymous
December 25, 2017
Crystal Cross Bouquet was purchased for the family of Sam L. Street.
Anonymous
December 25, 2017
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Patricia Gorton
December 24, 2017
Dear Kathy Halfacre, I am so sorry for your loss! I never met him but he raised a beautiful,intelligent daughter that I met in nursing school! Keep his memories close in your heart! God Bless all of you! May he be a twinkling star! Deaconess Pat Gorton/Waco,Texas
Janis Switzer
December 24, 2017
He was kind, and a true southern gentleman. He will be greatly missed. His precious wife and daughter have been my very dear friends. I have been welcomed in his home many times. I know your crown will be beautiful; Thank you Mr. Street.