WAY, Samuel B.

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona January 22, 2010 Samuel B. Way, 71, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, in Mesa. He was born Sept. 5, 1938, in New York to Samuel Belvin Way and Effie Jefferson. Samuel served in the United States Navy from 1958-62. He was a Pastor at the Alpine Community Presbyterian Church. Sam was the most joyful man anyone ever met. He greeted you with a smile and left you with one. He was devoted to his Lord and wanted everyone to be the same. "Carry on" Sam would say. He will be missed. Sam is survived by his wife Lisa Way; sons Keith Way of Bloomfield, Mich.; Sam Way III of Detroit, Mich.; Christopher Way of Byram, Miss.; stepdaughters Natalie Garcia of Chandler; Candi Brinson of Gilbert and10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Reserve High School Mountaineer Gymnasium in Reserve, N.M., with viewing one hour prior. Interment will follow the funeral service at Apache Creek Cemetery also in Reserve, N.M. Donations may be made to Alpine Community Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 658, Alpine, AZ 85920. Phone number (928) 339-1867. Leave an online condolence at www.burnhammortuary.com Burnham Mortuary of Eagar handled arrangements.