Mr. Sammie L. Mathews

November 23, 1950, Sammie Lee Mathews was born to the parents, Elbert and Ruby Sims Mathews in Navasota, Texas.  Sam attended Carverdale School, and he completed his public-school education at Cy- Fair High School.  He excelled in track and won numerous medals as well as the State Championship for the long-distance run. 

Sam was awarded a full scholarship to Sam Houston State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching. He continued his educational journey at Prairie View A &M University earning a Master of Arts in Academic and Vocational Counseling. He continued his studies at University of Houston earning a master’s in technology occupational education. 

Sam worked in mechanical engineering at Cameron ironworks for two years. He dedicated thirty-eight years of service as an educator. He worked in Cypress Fairbanks ISD for five years as a Power System instructor while coaching track (cross country). Sam retired from Fort Bend Independent School District after serving in the following roles: Industrial Technology Instructor, Department chairperson, Career Guidance Counselor and Athletic Coach. Sam loved race cars, fishing, and was an avid gun collector.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Ruby Mae Mathews, his siblings, Elbert Mathews, Jr., Beatrice Banks, Tommie James Mathews, Myra M. Bailey and his grandson, Trieyon Damond Green.  He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 24 years, Yolanda, his daughter, Sameka, his bonus son Austin, his siblings, Leoma, Addie, Bertha (Terry), Mattie (Gary), Donald and Portia (Charles), his  grandchildren, Saniya, Winston, Chloe, Amar and Kamiya, his  honorary children and granddaughter, Allan(Tina) Trevis (Quarshaunna) and Madison, and longtime friend, Arthur McBride and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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