Sammy Luna

A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Sammy Luna, 88, of Orlando, Florida will be held Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Reverend Father Jose (Joe) Kannampuzha officiating. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the church. Burial in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Nacogdoches, Texas will follow the Mass.
The family will greet extended family and friends after the Mass at a dinner in the parish hall.
Mr. Luna was born August 25, 1926 in Nacogdoches, Texas to the late Nora (Poskey) and John Luna, and was called home to his Creator Thursday, November 6, 2014.

Mr. Luna was a lifelong Catholic and a longtime member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. He was a proud Veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Army for 3 terms. His time in the service took him to Japan, Panama, Guam, and across the states. Serving as a Military Policeman, one of his assignments was to guard the Atomic Bomb near Los Alamos. He was an active member of the American Legion. While stationed at Fort Monmouth, near Red Bank, New Jersey, he met the love of his life for 63 years, Patricia McCarren. Dad enjoyed dancing, fixing up old cars and was a general handyman, earning him the nickname of “MacGyver” from his family and friends. He loved spending time with his family, especially grandkids and great-grandkids. His positive nature and welcoming smile will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his loving wife, Patricia; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and F.H. “Bud” Agee, Sharon and David Blacklock and Mary Gail and George Nichols; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Sue Luna; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

He was predeceased by his parents and grandson, Matthew Tyler Blacklock. Sammy was the last of his 6 siblings: 2 brothers, E.L. and Eugene, and 3 sisters, Betty Reeves, Zeffie Ramos, and Nancy Lopez.
Honorary pallbearers include grandchildren: Brian Nichols, Jack Moore, Jr., Scott Nichols, Nora Figlia, Ciara Luna, J.D. Blacklock, Candace Blacklock and Jake Luna.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a Memorial Mass said in Sammy’s honor, contributions to St John Vianney Building Fund, 6200 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida 32809, Immaculate Conception Building Fund, 1422 CR 724, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964, or St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church Building Fund, 1611 Feagin Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.