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CELEBRATING FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

Active Pallbearers Don Perkins Scottie Sanders Stevie Sanders Honorary Pallbearers Cameron Burks Justyn Henderson Jontae Phillips Kenneth Wallace Edwin Wallace Johnny Williams Flower Attendants Relatives and Friends of the Family Charles Davis Corey King Tracey Morrison IN LOVING MEMORY OF Rodrick Sams We deeply appreciate your kind expression of sympathy in our time great sarrow. There are really no words to express our heartfelt thanks for the love and support you have extended towards our family during

The life

& Legacy

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

HEAVEN’S NEWEST STAR

this time of sadness. With heartfelt appreciation, The sams Family

SAT OCT 18, 2025 1 PM

REPAST: Mt Gilead Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 106 Harris St Italy, Texas 76651

Interment by: Golden Gate Funeral Home 4155 S. R. L. Thornton Fwy Dallas, Texas 75224

Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 106 Harris Street Italy, Texas 76651 Rev. Preston E. Dixon Pastor

SAMS December 16, 1966 - October 11. 2025

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

Order of Service

Remembering Rodrick Rodrick Sams was born on December 16, 1966, in Houston, Texas, to the late Lillian Fae Sams and Harold Sams. He was raised in Italy, Texas, and graduated from Italy High School in 1986, where he excelled in track and earned numerous state athletic honors. Rodrick worked faithfully at Second Street Baptist Church in Houston and later at Brass & Craft Warehouse in Lancaster, Texas. He was known for his quiet strength, strong work ethic, and kind spirit. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Gerold Sams, Michael Sams, and Velinda Burks. He is survived by his siblings: Harold (Sandra) Hadley, Debra (Lester) Phillips; His Step-siblings, Stevie Sanders, Connie Sanders, and Scottie Sanders; his nephew, Warrick (Andrea) Tillis; nieces, Altaira Burks and Shadawn Burks; and a host of relatives and friends.

Prelude

Processional....................Ministers, Funeral Staff, & Family

Call to Worship/Prayer of Comfort.....................Evangelist Rayla Russell

Old Testament Reading....................Minister Altaira Burks

Old Testament Reading....................Minister Shadawn Burks

Musical Selection....................Malinkca Johnson-Woodson

Reading of the Obituary (Silent Reflection)

Musical Selection....................Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Men’s Choir

As I Knew Him As a Co-Worker/Friend..........Ron Powell As an Uncle..........Minister Shadawn Burks As a Classmate..........Italy High School Class of 1986

Rodrick’s life was marked by love, humility, and faith. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Special Remarks from Guests (Up to 5 people, 2 minutes each)

Words of Comfort …… ..Reverend Algua Isaac

Acknowledgements/Resolutions Elmerine Allen Bell/Golden Gate Funeral Home

Recessional

Tributes Rodrick knew how much I had his back and how deeply I cared for him. Losing him has been a shock that’s hard to put into words. No matter what, I’ll always love him and miss him dearly. Our bond was one of a kind, and I’ll carry his memory with me for the rest of my life. ️ Love you man, Harold

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure

Uncle, it’s incredibly hard to say goodbye. Losing my mother and now you has been one of the hardest challenges of my life. You played such a pivotal role in our family… not just as an uncle, but as a father figure, a friend, and a source of strength and wisdom. Your love, laughter, and guidance will forever echo in my heart. So instead of saying goodbye, I’ll simply say, I’ll see you later. I love you deeply and will carry your memory with me always. ~ love Shadawn ️ ❤️

Uncle Rod

You filled the places I needed a dad to fill. You were always there…steady and supportive…especially when I needed you most. I’ll cherish our talks and every memory.

I’ll strive to be the woman of God you believed I could be, living out the lessons you taught through the life you lived.

’Til we meet again. Always in my heart, Taira ❤️

to My Uncle, Rodrick Sams

You were more than my uncle — you were my friend. You loved me as much as you loved Houston and we all know how much you loved H town.

You taught me lessons that went far beyond words — lessons about strength and loyalty. You had a spirit that lifted everyone around you.

Losing you leaves a space that can’t be filled, but your influence will stay with me forever.

I miss you deeply, but I’ll keep your name alive and your lessons proudly. You were more than my uncle. You were family in the truest sense .

Rest easy, Uncle Rodrick. I love you always. -Warrick