Samuel Lee “Sam” Jarvis Sr., 75, of Olney passed away Thursday April 27, 2023 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  Sam was born March 30, 1948 in Grant Town, West Virginia, the son of Paul and Pearl (Powell) Jarvis.

Earlier in his life, Sam worked in the oilfields for Rusk & Williams for 20-plus years as a driller, and later as a school bus driver for Richland County more than 30 years. After retirement, he volunteered his time at East Richland Elementary as well as Olney Lake Patrol. Aside from spending time with his family, Sam enjoyed passing time by fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting and collecting various items, especially coins. Sam was a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, and he will be dearly missed.

Sam is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie (Bruner) Jarvis, whom he married on September 15, 1965; daughter, Pam (Alan) Steppig; son, Sammy (Leslie) Jarvis Jr; grandchildren, Jaycen (Telia) Jarvis, Ryan (Brittany) Steppig, Jaycob (Cami) Jarvis, Joshua (Brianna) Jarvis, Tyler Steppig and Faith Jarvis; great-grandchildren, Jarryn Jarvis, Kynsley Jarvis and baby Tate Jarvis on the way; extended family, Jerry and Carrie Hough and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends, as well as his fur baby, Gus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Pearl (Powell) Jarvis, in-laws, Walter and Ressie (Holder) Bruner; sisters, Pauline Crawford and Pat Burke; brother, Tom Jarvis; grandchildren, Jarryd Jarvis, Jordan Jarvis and Alicia Steppig; fishing buddy, Morris Denton and fur baby, Gizmo.

At Sam’s request, there will be no services held, though a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Olney Gazette, Olney, IL – May 11, 2023