He was born on September 30, 1938 in Breeds to Russell and Florence (Culton) Ruey. They preceded him in death.
He married Sherrill Fuller on February 7, 1959 in Monterey, IL. She survives.
Also surviving are his children, Russell (Stephanie) Ruey of Canton, Aaron Ruey of Canton, one sister, Annamae Spenny of Peoria, five grandchildren, Sasha, Taylor, Madison, Culton, Samuel III and great grandchildren, Lilly, Olivia, Sylas, Berkley and Easton. His grandkids were the joy of his life.
Also preceding him in death is an infant daughter, Kelly and his son Samuel Ruey Jr.
He started his working career on the tug boats on the Illinois River. He then worked at International Harvester as a foreman at Department #20, #1 and the tool room. After the shop closed, he worked at IH in Memphis. He later worked as the sexton for Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. He volunteered for the Copperas Creek Fire Department and was a member of Ducks Unlimited.
Sam’s passion was duck hunting, his pursuit took him as far away as Stuttgart, Arkansas the duck hunting capital of the world. His preference was the river bottoms around Banner, including his two favorite spots, Pond Lily at Big Lake and the Ridge field at Rice Lake. His hobby was hand carving duck decoys and worked on gun stocks and forearms.
Sam and Sherrill enjoyed their time together going for daily drives stopping for lunch and antique shopping.
Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.
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