Sam H. “Boots” Mixon, Jr., 82, formerly of Sour Lake, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Huntsville. Boots was born September 29, 1925 in Daisetta, Texas to Cora Lee (Davis) and Sam Houston Mixon, Sr. A resident of Sour Lake most of his life, he worked in the oilfield service business and retired as a firefighter with Texas Forestry Service after eleven years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II where he received two purple hearts and a bronze star. He was a founding member of the Black Cat Hunting Club.
He is survived by his son, Frank Travis Mixon and wife Marsha of Huntsville; daughter, Janice Arlene Mixon Hinsey of Springfield, Missouri; sister, Ethel Pearl “Pat” Laughlin of Port Neches; grandchildren, Travis Mixon, Danielle Howard, and Adam Mixon; and four great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 9, 2008 at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze, with Reverend Eddie Hillyer officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Sour Lake. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in Boot’s memory to Crown of Texas Hospice Foundation for Hospice Care of the Southwest, 1601 Hwy. 59 North Loop, Suite 600, Livingston, Texas 77351.
