SAMUEL LUTHER "SAM" BEAN

May 17, 2019

Samuel Luther “Sam” Bean, III, age 59 left this worldly life on May 17, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sam was ushered into heaven by the presence of his heavenly father and by his baby girl Kristi Leigh. Sam was born in Birmingham, AL. on December 19th 1959. He graduated from T.W. Martin High School in 1979, and proceeded to go head first into work. He met and married the love of his life, Leigh Ann, and went to work for the family business Jewell’s Plumbing. There he became a master plumber and gas fitter, and he later took over the role of owning the family business himself. He left a legacy of doing for others with no expectation of anything in return. He was known as a gentle giant who spoke softly but had a large effect on those around him. He was an amazing father who was greatly involved in his children’s education and life in general. From band competitions with his son Christian or cheerleading competitions with his son Luke. Sam was always there to support and encourage his children in any activity they were involved in. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kristi Leigh Bean, father Samuel L. Bean, Jr., and his mother Mary F. Sexton. Left behind to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 37 years, Leigh Ann Bean; sons Luke Bean, and Christian Bean. The visitation will be Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.