Julian Elvis (J. E.) Samsill |
| Posted 2008-11-09 by Sharon |
| Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ September 10, 2008, p. B-13 J.E. (Slick) Samsill, 85, passed away at home surrounded by his family, after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Seymore, Texas, on May 5, 1923 and moved to Arizona at the age of 15 where he met and married Freda Chastain. They were married for 66 years and had six children. Slick worked for Hopper Truck Lines for many years, hauling cattle throughout Arizona to many ranches. He was a livestock inspector for over 20 years rising to the rank of Lieutenant. He supervised seven inspectors in northwestern Arizona. In 1970 during his time with the livestock board he co-founded the Law Enforcement Rodeo Association, which is still going today. In addition to this association, Slick put on rough-stock riding schools and jackpot team ropings at his arena in Mesa. He was always there to lend a hand to any young cowboy, whether it be letting them borrow a rope horse or pulling a bull rope. He judged many of the junior rodeos that he took his kids to during the late 1960s to the mid 1970s. Slick was also a member of the Turtles Rodeo Association. Slick managed many of the largest of Arizona cattle ranches including The Double Circles, Triangle M and the Bar D to mention a few. Slick will always be remembered for his honesty, integrity and hard working loyalty. He was so much to so many. He is preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Julia Samsill and brother Joe Samsill. Slick is survived by his wife Freda; daughters Ann Brim (Ted), Carol Grimmett (Don), Bobbi Culp (Allen), and Darleen Payne (Brett); sons John Samsill (Susie) and Andrew Samsill (Valentina); 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; a sister Modena Landress, and many nieces and nephews. Viewing will be on Wednesday (Sept. 10) from 5 to 8 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Funeral services will be on Thursday (Sept. 11) at 10 a.m. at Southwest Church of Christ, 8720 W. Indian School Rd. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Hospice of the Valley. |
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