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Showell, Jr.
Sam Houston Showell, Jr., age 89, died Thursday August 1, 2013 at his home at White House Beach in Millsboro, DE.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Sam Houston Showell, Sr., and Imogene Ittel Showell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Banks Showell, in 2010. He is survived by three sons; Robert Banks Showell and his wife Janice of White House Beach, David Forest Showell of Lewes and Mark Alan Showell of Rehoboth Beach, DE. There are three grandchildren; Heather Campbell and her husband Keith of White House Beach, Millsboro, Erin K. Showell of Houston, Texas and Sam "Trey" Showell III of White House Beach, Millsboro, DE. There is one great-grandson, Blake Showell Campbell. Also surviving are his brothers John R. Showell and his wife Louise of Lewes, De, and William H. Showell and his wife Hilda of White House Beach, DE. There are numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, David I. Showell, in 1929.
Mr. Showell was a World War II United States Navy veteran. He was the former president of White House Beach and still served on the Board of Directors. He had also served on the Board of Directors for Wilmington Trust Bank Corporation. He was an enthusiastic commercial pilot owning and flying numerous planes and was an active boatsman. He was a member of Sussex American Legion Post #28. He was also a Master Mason of the Franklin Lodge #12 in Georgetown, DE as well a member of The Tall Cedars of Lebanon in Milford, DE, and a 32nd Degree Mason.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 7, at 11 am at St. George's Chapel, 20274 Beaver Dam Road, Rt. 23, Harbeson, DE 19951. Friends may call from 10-11 am before the service. Interment with military honors will follow in St. George's Chapel Churchyard.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vitas Hospice Care, 1016 N. Walnut St., Walnut Professional Center, Milford, DE 19963 or to St. George's Chapel Cemetery Fund, 20274 Beaver Dam Rd. Rt. 23, Harbeson, DE 19951.
Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, MD
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at burbagefuneralhome.com
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Walt and Peggy Mackey
August 2, 2020
I knew Sam through my sister, Norma. Sam and I shared two things in common - our birth date - March 9 - and our love in doing Cryptograms!! It was always a pleasure to be in his company to hear his stories and to see that smile!
Peggy Mackey
Barbara Soden
August 8, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for Bob and his family. I only met Sam a few times, but he always made me smile. May God bless you all at this time and always.
August 7, 2013
We would like to express our sincerest sympathy to the entire Showell family. Paul & Janet Oliva
August 5, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the Showell family.
White House Beach Tenants Assoc.
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August 5, 2013
I remember so well as a young girl, my dad Harry & uncle Ed playing cards at Sam's house on Saturday nights. My family has known Sam & Linda for over 44yrs and will miss the sweet smile and big wave he would give passing by in his golf cart. Our condolences to the entire Showell family.
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Mark Whitlock
August 5, 2013
I had many fond memories of Mr. Showell as a boy growing up at White House Beach. I recall many plane rides with him. I will keep the Showell family in my prayers.
Ellen Bearch Bearch (Lot 68)
August 4, 2013
Deepest sympathy for your family. What a delight to have known your father and late mother; indeed my privilege. Will keep you in my prayers.
Gary Leitzel
August 4, 2013
I have known Sam and his wife, Linda for many years through Oak Forest and as a WHB tenant for 20 years. He was a kind man that loved to chat and share his many stories of flying. I will miss seeing him on his golf cart. May he be at peace!
August 3, 2013
My husband and I knew Sam from Oak Forest and through my sister, Norma. We always enjoyed time talking with Sam as he was such an interesting man, with knowledge about much. He had a sense of humor with a sweet smile to accompany it!! He was a sweet, kind man and I know he's enjoying peace now with his loving wife, Linda.
Walt and Peggy Mackey
Harry Laws
August 3, 2013
I did not have the privilege to know Sam very long, but the few years I knew him, it was a great friendship. He was an extemely knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor.
Norma Davis
August 3, 2013
Sam was a great family man and he will be greatly misssed !!! I always enjoyed talking with him and hearing all his stories. He was so knowledgeable and had such "wit".I have lost a great friend, one I considered as my "DAD".He will be truly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. My sincere condolences to his family. Celebrating a life well lived. I will cherish the memories forever.
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