Mr. Sammy Luna

OBITUARY for SAMMY LUNA (8-25-26 – 11-06-14) A Memorial Mass honoring the life of Sammy Luna, 88, of Orlando, Florida will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11th at 12:00 pm at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, with Reverends Miguel Gonzalez and George Nursey officiating. Recitation of the Rosary for Sammy will be held at St. John’s Chapel on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. A reception will be held after the Mass in the St John Vianney parish hall. Interment will be held in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Nacogdoches, Texas at a later date. Mr. Luna was born on August 25, 1926 in Nacogdoches, Texas to the late Nora (Poskey) and John Luna, and was called home to his Creator on 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 US Army for 3 terms. His time in the service took him to Japan, Panama, Guam and across the states. Serving as a Military Policemen, 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 “McGyver” 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 son’s-in-law, Judy and F.H. “Bud” Agee, Sharon and David Blacklock, Mary Gail and George Nichols; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Sue Luna; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. He was predeceased by his parents and a grandson, Matthew Tyler Blacklock. Sammy was the last of his 6 siblings; 2 brothers, E.L. & Eugene, 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 VianneyBuilding Fund, 6200 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809; Immaculate Conception Building Fund, Spanish Bluff Rd, Nacogdoches, TX 75961; St. Andrew Catholic Church Building Fund, 1611 Feagin Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Please feel free to add memories and condolences at www.acommunityfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Sammy Luna

August 25, 1926 - November 6, 2014