Sam Louis Amaimo, Jr.
Sam Louis Amaimo, Jr., 74, of Leander, formerly of Beaumont, died Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was born on November 1, 1950, in Beaumont, Texas, to Dorothy (Rambin) Amaimo and Sam Amaimo, Sr.
Sam graduated from French High School in 1971. He then went to Kilgore College to earn a technical degree in jewelry and watch repair. After he graduated, he went to work for Gem Jewelry in Beaumont until he retired in 2009.
He loved going to drag races and was a big John Force fan. Sam was a big fan of going to the Texas Renaissance Festival every year.
Sam had many hobbies. His favorite was building and racing remote control cars and trucks. Sam had a workshop designed just for building his cars and trucks. He was an amateur HAM radio operator and loved to talk to not only his friends but people all over the country. Sam never met a stranger. Sam was an inspiration to his family and friends. He overcame many hardships in his life but was always happy and wore a smile on his face. Sam was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his sisters, Judith (Parker) Ramb and her husband, Wilhelm K. Ramb, of Midwest City, Oklahoma and Mary (Amaimo) Wendt and her husband, Jeffrey L. Wendt, of Leander, Texas; brother, Robert Amaimo and his wife, Laura Amaimo, of Nacogdoches, Texas; and 3 nieces, 5 nephews, 7 great-nieces, and 1 great-nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Dorothy Amaimo.
Memorial contributions for Mr. Amaimo may be made to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, 3 Columbus Circle, 15th Floor, New York, New York 10019; or Shriners Hospital’s for Children, P.O. Box 947765 Atlanta, Georgia 30394. These organizations made an impact on Sam’s life and helped him growing up.
A gathering of Mr. Amaimo’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 30, 2024, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- December 29, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- December 30, 2024
- 10:00 am
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
I remember Sam from French High School and I was just talking to my son-in-law asking him if he knew Sam from the ham radio group.I told him Sam was the nicest guys and always had a smile on his face . To Sam’s family he was a great guy and he is standing up walking fine with that smile on his gentle face.
Cousin Sammy,
I attended your funeral yesterday and it was nice. I teared up several times as I remember you from our young days at St. Michael Orthodox Church.
Our Church seemed smaller then but we were one big mostly happy family. You mother Dorothy and Your father Sam were such dedicated workers and always a joy to be around. You very close cousin David Accardo was there and he brought Marie Bando. Also cousin Ronnie Moses and his wife Mary. Shaheen Farrah was there as well. It was a good send off but I wanted to speak and share my memories of you. The one was summer 1964 up at Camp Urland in Woodville. Our fledging Scout Troop 13 was attending summer camp. I was there but on the Camp Staff. I know how proud we were of you spending that week at Camp. You over came most ever obstacle with a big small on your face. You and the rest of our small Troop won the Scout Spirit Award. Well you lived a great life in spite of the difficulties you faced. Cousin Bucky
His grandparents were my neighbors many years.
I remember his parents and the family well. Sam was a determined young man although he had health issues.
Thinking of his family during this difficult time.
So many sweet memories of Sam Jr. I remember him helping his dad with whatever Sam was doing at the time-the busiest guy around! Sam Jr. always had a huge friendly smile on his face. I will never forget him crossing the stage at high school graduation and the entire building giving him a standing ovation. Sam Jr. was loved by all.
Knowing Sam Jr. growing up was a beautiful lesson in kindness. I never saw him upset, always the sweetest smile and always seemed happy. I was blessed to have known him. Sorry I won’t be able to attend service but will be praying for all the family.,
A wonderful friend and neighbor. Only fond memories of Sammy, Robert, Mary, and Judy, with wonderful parents Dorothy and Sam. They were the best neighbors and friends anyone could ask for. I pray for comfort for the loss of their brother.
Joe(Bill) Holland