Birth date: May 12, 1996 Death date: Nov 14, 2025
Decatur – Samuel Colten Lee Ward, 29, of Decatur, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. Samuel was born on May 12, 1996, in Champaign, IL the son of David Lee and Angela D. (Hiser) Ward. A U.S. Army National Guard veteran, Samue Read Obituary
I loved the way he loved my sister. He was such a corn ball.🥹 I hope everyone can get a good smile at these like I did ❤️
So many memories & good laughs. The dance battles would probably be my favorite❤️ The first video I’ll never forget he ate a whole apple pie on thanksgiving, then continued to eat lol
If you knew Sam then you’d know he lit up any & every room that he ever walked in. He was kind & smart & so talented, there’s nothing I’ve never seen him not be able to do. He was always doing something for someone or helping someone in any way he could. I remember his mom & my sister all went out of town to an escape room & out to eat, if it wasn’t for him we would of never made it out.😂 He was an excellent cook & always had tricks up his sleeve he’d try to teach me.🥲 He taught me how to fish, shoot a gun, shoot a bow and arrow, & ride a dirt bike. We used to go to the gym literally every single day, he taught me how to workout & lose weight & gain muscle. He’d pull me out of the bed & force me to go when I was depressed & didn’t even want to move, even on the weekends!! We’d always get Taco Bell Or Culver’s after which was his favorite.😭 He was an amazing husband to my sister & father to their son.🥹 You will be missed Samuel. I hope you’re dancing up there, I’ll never forget our dance battles either.❤️
So many memories with Sam growing up. He was like a little brother to me. We sure did have a lot of fun back then.
My family knew Sam and his sisters since they were babies. They shared in our weddings, pool parties, Halloween parties, and many other gatherings. When my parents needed help installing a new roof, they were there to help. I can go on and on. We didn't see them as much as everyone got older but we always remember the time we spent together and the fun we had with each other. He will be missed. Sending lots of love and prayers to his family.
Sam and I worked together at Cooks Mill solar in Mattoon this last year into this year.
He was fun to be around and share a laugh with Sam usually came to work right at clock in time or after. But there was no where for him to sit when he walked in the trailer. So I joking said you can sit on my lap and he did lol. Sam didn't care just having a great laugh
I'll miss him till me meet again.
