Samuel Ray Smeal, 54, of Houtzdale, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord Wednesday December 28, 2022.
Born October 31, 1968, in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Leroy C. and Nancy C. (McKay) Smeal.
Sam is survived by his son Mason; siblings Deb Dufour and her husband Rich, James Smeal and wife Lori, Lisa Richardson and husband Rick, Jennifer Hite, Charles Smeal and Doug Smeal, along with many nieces and nephews.
He worked at the Walmart Distribution Center. Sam was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge #515. He was a loyal member of the Houtzdale Moose and the Morann Citizens Club.
He loved spending time with his family and friends, but his greatest joy was his son Mason. Sam will be remembered as a fun-loving guy with a heart of gold. He lived life to the fullest. He will be missed by many.
Family and friends will be received at the Birger A Freeberg Funeral Home Inc. Houtzdale on Sunday January 1, 2023, from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm and Monday January 2,2023 at the Parsonville Assembly of God Church from 10 am until 11 am.
Sam's brother James Smeal will preside over the funeral service at 11 am at the church.
Interment will be in Baughman Cemetery.
Masonic Lodge #515 will hold a memorial service Sunday at 6 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial donations be made in Sam's memory to the Dylan Keith Memorial Fund, c/o CNB 485 Spring Street, Houtzdale, PA. 16651 for home heating relief for senior citizens.
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