MASTERS, Samuel Alex

Published in Today's News-Herald on Nov. 8, 2018 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Samuel Alex Masters, 89, passed away at his home in Lake Havasu city, Arizona on November 1, 2018. He was born on March 20, 1929 in Russellville, Arkansas to Teddy and Mary Alice Masters. Samuel attended high school in Alpaugh, California. After he graduated, Sam joined the United States Navy where he proudly served his country in the Korean War. In 1952, Sam married the love of his life, Eleanor. The couple spent a wonderful 66 years together. They had two sons, James and Randy Allen. They also owned a retail business together. In his free time, Sam liked boating, fishing, and going to Laughlin. Sam is survived by his loving wife; sons; seven sisters, Reba, Pat, Betty, Shirley, Sue, Janice, and Mary; brother Donald; grandsons, Jason and Dan; and three great-grandchildren, Mikey, Genesis, and Dan Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Vida Cook; and brother, Ted Masters. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Sam’s name to the Heart Association. The Masters family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses at Beacon of Hope Hospice and the rest of the staff for the great care they continually showed. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Sam's family at www.mohavememorial.com Services were placed in the care of Mohave Memorial Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory.