Charles Sam Sr. Obituary
In loving memory of Charles Sam Sr. of Lafayette, Louisiana, who departed this world on December 9, 2025 at the age of 73. Charles leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Sam Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Mary Sam Kelly; his son Jonathan Sam; his siblings, Alfred Sam, Joe Sam, Russell Kelly, Harold Gaston and Lolly Kelly; his nephew Otis Harrison; and his father Henry Lee Gaston.
He is survived by: his children, Charles J. Sam, Jr. (Tammy Sam), Tonya Sam and Ladreeka Francis; his former wife Debbie Sam; and his siblings, Earlen Phillips, Bobbie Reed of Lafayette, LA, Janice McKnight (Henry), Terri Gaston, Aleta Gaston, Valiska Pigford (Lemont), Ivy Whittington (Dennis) of New Orleans, LA, Clarence Batiste of St. Martinville, LA, Michael Sam and Clarence Kelly of Lafayette, LA. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
