Richard Norval Sams Obituary

Richard Norval Sams of Independence, Missouri, born on June 18, 1941, passed away on July 28, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Norval Sams to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Norval Sams and Arlene Sams (McKee); his brothers, Donald Sams and Raymond Sams; his sister-in-law Linda K. Sams; and his nieces, Wanda and Brenda.

He is survived by: his wife Linda Sams (Stevenson); his children, Steven Sams (Robin) and Vera Lande (David "Rusty"); his grandchildren, Derrick Lande (Kelsey), Steven Lande (Ashley), Amy Sullivan (Randy), Matthew Lande (Hailey), Krystal (Sams) and Cochran Cochran (Justin); his great grandchildren, Kendall Lande (Andrew James), Haedin Lande, Israel Lande, Alexander Lande, Arrow Lande, Eva Cochran, Cheyenne Cochran, Adalie Widziewicz, Graysen Lande, Naphtali Lande and Sojourner Lande; his great great grandchild Scottie Ray James; and his siblings, Linda Shutt (Richard), Sandra Bolte (Jim), David Sams (Joyce) and Wanda Sams. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces.