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Samuel Willis France, JR, 53

Samuel Willis France, JR, 53 of Austin, Arkansas, passed away from a heart attack on July 18, 2019. Samuel was born March 1, 1966 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri to Samuel Willis France, SR and Margret Ann Fotchman-France.  

Samuel was a landscape artist and builder. He was a wonderful man and loved his family.

Samuel is survived by his loving wife Carolyn France; parents Samuel and Margret France; children Michelle Hallum and Tommy Hallum; 2 sisters; and lots of nieces and nephews to carry on and honor his memory.

A Celebration of Life is being held on Saturday July 27, 2019 at 11:00am at The France Residence.

Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Services, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400

15 Comments

  • Sharon Branch Posted July 19, 2019 9:59 PM

    Walking in sorrow for the time we missed, but thankful for the fact that you were once my friend, and always my sweet, funny, creative, uber intelligent, very stubborn, brother <3. I will always love and miss you…

  • Tammy Martin Posted July 19, 2019 10:56 PM

    He left us to soon prayers for the family

  • Bill Posted July 20, 2019 3:42 PM

    I’m so sorry Ann, I know how much you loved him.

  • Debbie Goodnight Posted July 20, 2019 3:48 PM

    I knew Sammy when he was a kid. I worked with his mom at hair salon . Single mom raising three young kids. Sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

  • Linda Norris Posted July 20, 2019 6:30 PM

    A son to be proud of. Prayers and love to you and family.

  • Donna Benson Posted July 20, 2019 10:38 PM

    I am so sorry to hear this, Sam was a good man and always so friendly! I will miss seeing you at the store.. Carolyn if you need anything let me know!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family..

  • ROBERT DAVIS Posted July 21, 2019 8:00 AM

    I DID KNOW HIM THAT WELL BUT HE WAS A REALLY NICE GUY HE WILL BE MISSED. PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY

  • Ann Estes Posted July 21, 2019 3:21 PM

    My son, words can’t tell you how much I loved and still love you. You will always hold that special place in my heart that nothing can fill. Until we meet again, I love you my precious child.

  • Robin Gregory Posted July 22, 2019 9:36 AM

    Prayers

  • Dave Weaver aka greenjeans Posted July 22, 2019 9:14 PM

    I will miss my best friend in lifelong I love you Sammy

  • Laura and Leo Posted July 23, 2019 4:02 PM

    Sorry for your loss

  • Patsy “Beth” Posted July 23, 2019 8:02 PM

    So very sorry to hear about Sammy. He was like a second dad growing up in the neighborhood. Truly will be missed. The entire family is in my prayers and thoughts. I love you all!!

  • Johnny Cone Posted July 24, 2019 7:42 PM

    Good friend. Good neighbor. Sammy you will be missed my friend.

  • Candace Fleury Posted August 5, 2019 7:56 PM

    I love you Uncle Sammy and your big heart. I’ll miss the jokes you told that kid turn any situation into a laugh. Thank you for showing me love and accountability cool stuff and the best humor on Earth. You will love playing with your great nephews when we get to meet on that one bright sunny day

  • TonyZarlingo Posted June 16, 2023 4:36 AM

    We met and became friends at three and stayed that way for fifty years so many story’s we shared

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