of Kerrville, TX
September 6, 1946 - October 23, 2024
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He worked at the Kerrville State Hospital in Information Services for 27 years. He was a veteran of Vietnam and served in the Navy.
Sammie was preceded in death by both his parents; brother, Charles Highsmith; sisters, Peggy Howell and Sherry Jackson; and grandson, Justin LaFour.
Survivors include wife, Linda (LeSaout) Highsmith; children, Carey and husband, Blane Deaton, Sammie Jr. and wife, Shelley Highsmith; brothers, Jackie and wife, Susan Highsmith, Ken and wife, Alicia Jeffers; grandchildren, Jessica and husband, Michael Martinez, Sammie Highsmith III, Ryan Highsmith, Jordan LaFour; great-granddaughter, ZoeyJane Martinez; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm Friday, October 25, 2024, at Grimes Funeral Chapels.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Garden of Memories Cemetery with Isaac Hernandez officiating.
Memorials may be given to charities of your choice.
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11 Condolence(s)
Maria Betancourt
Harper, TX
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Linda, my most sincere condolences to you and family.
May God's stenght and love be yours during
this most difficult times.
Sherrie zenner
Fredericksburg, TX
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Katy let me know of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sherrie
Katy Lackey
Kerrville, TX
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Linda, I am sorry sorry to hear of Sammy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Gary & Kathy Miears
Comfort, TX
Monday, October 28, 2024
Linda- We are so sorry to hear about Sammie's passing. Please know that you and your family will be in our prayers.
Suzel Vela
Kerrville, TX
Sunday, October 27, 2024
So sorry to read of Sammy’s passing. My sincere condolences to to Linda, Carey and your family on your great loss.
Tonya Duncan
Kerrville, TX
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Sorry to hear this Jessica and family! My prayers, thoughts and love go out to you and your family.
Carol Wood
Cedar Creek, TX
Thursday, October 24, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
I so do still remember Sammie wearing this large sombrero at grandma & grandpa Highsmith’s house. Will miss him❤️.
Barbara & Frank Oakes
Hillsboro, TX
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Linda & family,Very sorry for your loss. Prayers are with all.
Carolyn Wood Caulkins
Kerrville, TX
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Our dear friend, Linda sending our sympathy to you and your family. May God grant you blessings and comfort during this time. We will be there to walk forward with you. Love and hugs!! See you tomorrow.
Had never seen a picture of Sammie as a young man, handsome.
We love you,
Stan and Carol
Carolyn Wood Caulkins
Kerrville, TX
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Our friend, Linda and your family. Know we stand with you during this time and will walk forward with you. We love you and always will.
I have never seen a picture of a young Sammie; how handsome.
We will see you tomorrow evening.
God’s blessings and comfort on this part of your journey.
Our love and a big hug.
Stan and Carol Caulkins
Carolyn Wood Caulkins
Kerrville, TX
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Our friend, Linda and your family. Know we stand with you during this time and will walk forward with you. We love you and always will.
I have never seen a picture of a young Sammie; how handsome.
We will see you tomorrow evening.
God’s blessings and comfort on this part of your journey.
Our love and a big hug.
Stan and Carol Caulkins