Birth date: Sep 17, 1926 Death date: Nov 21, 2012
Sam Orgeron, 86, passed away on November 21, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Sam was born on September 17, 1926 in Melville, Louisiana to Harris Orgeron and Lottie Circello. Sam is preceded in death by his son Jerry and wife Lois. He is s Read Obituary
My Papa, Sam Orgeron, was a wonderful grandpa. I admire him most for his sense of humor and his work ethic. I will think of him every day as a drive along the roads of Houston, many of which he helped build and for the freedom that we enjoy that he helped preserve. Papa always reminded me that the sign of a truly intelligent person was someone who could talk with anyone and show them respect from the construction yard to the boardroom. He certainly did that, and I will always try to follow his example. We had many great times together - on the CB, at Disney World, just talking, and especially in their motor homes. I will always cherish the week when he and Mama took me to North Carolina in the motor home to visit Duke University in high school. Those Smoky Mountains were tough on his legs but he did it for me! It makes me happy to think of Papa and Mama dancing together now and having fun! The love that they shared and their 50 years of marriage were a great example for all of us. We love you and miss you, Papa!
My friend Sam will always be in my heart for all the wonderful talks we had after Lois died. We would sit and talk about B&R , he would talk about his childhood days, the times in the war, and his family. He was my friend of 30 years. He could be a stinker sometimes and I wonder how Lois put up with him. But It was because she loved him the way he was and she knew he loved her. They were made for each other. As we here on earth miss him dearly, they are dancing in Heaven with Jerry watching his parents with joy. Yes we are sad but we know they are forever together. I will miss you my sweet friend, you will be in my heart. Thank for your friendship and your love. God bless you. I love you Sam. Rest in peace and give Lois a kiss for me.
Sam Orgeron, my father-in-law, was one of the finest men that I ever knew. He and Mawmaw accepted me into their family and were great inspirations to me. Pawpaw was a wonderful and loving grandfather to our children and taught them much about life. His honesty, work ethic and love for his family were just a few of his wonderful qualities. I will never forget our weekly plus lunches we had and all the special talks we shared. I loved his visits to the country to spend the day watching football, nascar races and drinking numerous cups of the special coffee that he requested. I hope that you and Mawmaw enjoy each other again and that you have access to all the strong, sweet cajun coffee that you desire. Kiss Mawmaw for me! Your loving daughter-in-law, Kim O.
