~Samuel Johnson~YOAKUM: Samuel Lee Johnson, 64, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born January 29, 1960 in Yoakum to Larry Chapman and Dorothy Lee Johnson. Samuel worked for the City of Yoakum, Sanitation Department. He enjoyed fishing and travelling with his wife of 30 years, JoAnn. Survivors are his wife, JoAnn Johnson; daughter, Priscilla Martinez (Mario) of Yoakum; sons, John Martinez (Valaria) of Yoakum, Augustin Martinez of Yoakum, Mario Martinez (Savannah) of Hallettsville; three sisters; fourteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; granddaughter-in-law, Abigail. Preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 24, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor Lynn Gates officiating. Burial to be held at a later date. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656. |