Sams, Shawn Allen

Shawn Allen Sams

September 15, 1974 - Sept. 15, 2010

Anonymous Commercial-News The Commercial-News Sun Sep 19, 2010, 01:00 AM CDT

COVINGTON, Ind. — Shawn Allen Sams, 36, of Covington, Ind., passed away at 8:14 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas.

Shawn was born on Sept. 15, 1974, in Danville, the son of Robert Allen and Peggy (Weese) Sams of Covington. They both survive.

Also surviving are his maternal grandmother, Jackie Case of Danville; several aunts; uncles; cousins; special friends, Matt and Leah Keele; and two special women, Cindy Sollars and Anna Foote, who all loved him. Shawn was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Hershel and Jenny Sams.

Shawn was a 1993 graduate of North Vermillion High School. He previously worked at the Covington IGA, Fountain County Sheriff’s Department and Covington Police Department. He was a member of the Glaziers Local Union 1165, working for Bacon & VanBuskirk.

Shawn was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan, attending many games. He really enjoyed “Matt Wednesday,” getting together weekly with his lifelong friend Matt Keele. He enjoyed getting together with his buddies and watching Monday night football at his friend Tyke’s house. Shawn also enjoyed golfing and target shooting with his friends. Shawn was a good buddy, friend and son.

Graveside services are 3 p.m. EDT Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at Lower Mound Cemetery, Covington with Pastor Kevin Wildman officiating. The family requests memorials are made in Shawn’s name to Prairie Center Health Systems, 718 Killarney Street, Urbana, IL 61801. Shelby Funeral Home is arranging the services.