James "Sam" Gadberry

James "Sam" Reynolds Gadberry, of Searcy, went to be with his heavenly father on April 28, 2014. Sam was born to Leon and Claudine Gadberry of Forrest City, on November 1, 1967, in Forrest City. He was a 1986 graduate of Forrest City High School. After graduation, Sam enlisted in the Army while attending the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Sam earned his Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas in 1993. He was a member of the Sigma Tau Fraternity. He moved and made Searcy his home in 1993 and started his Occupational Therapy career with Tri-Therapy. Sam and Andrea later invested in the local real estate market and owned multiple rental properties that evolved into Gadberry Properties. Sam married the love of his life, Andrea Lee Satterfield, on October 16, 1994. They welcomed their first baby girl, Sutton Elise, into the world in December of 1997 and their second baby girl, Schaeffer Reeves in 2002. Sutton and Schaeffer were Sam and Andrea's world. Sam was a very active and crucial member of Searcy First United Methodist Church. He helped with the youth, Sons of Thunder, the children, VBS and other vital ministries. Sam loved golf and loved being on the golf course with his friends. He also was a huge bowler and spent a lot of time bowling. He volunteered with the Searcy Soccer league. He loved working out too, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. Sam is survived by his parents, Leon Gadberry of Forrest City; Claudine Gadberry of Searcy; his wife, Andrea, and two daughters, Sutton and Schaeffer—all of Searcy; half-brother, Wayne Graham of Searcy; and half-sister, Debbie Graham of Searcy. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, 304 N. Main Street, Searcy, AR 72143. A visitation will be Friday, May 2 in Yancey Hall at Searcy First United Methodist Church from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 3 in the Sanctuary at Searcy First United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. Reverend David Orr and Reverend Tony Griffin will be officiating. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net

James "Sam" Gadberry

November 1, 1967 - April 28, 2014