Sam died July 2, 2006, at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas after a brief illness.

Born in Miami, Okla., he graduated from St. George's School in Newport, R.I. At Princeton, he majored in political science, was a member of Cap and Gown Club, and participated in wrestling and football. After graduation, he served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. He then completed a law degree from the University of Oklahoma.

Sam practiced law in Miami and operated the family registered Black Angus business. In 1971, he began a career on the bench and served as municipal judge from 1974 to 1976. The governor of Oklahoma then appointed him district judge for Ottawa and Delaware counties. He served in that capacity until his retirement in 1998.

The class extends its condolences to Sam's wife, Priscilla; son Samuel IV; daughter Anne; and five grandchildren. His family remembers him for his kindness, patience, strength, and wonderful sense of humor.

Undergraduate Class of 1954