Sam D. Hollins, Sr.
- May 21, 1952 - March 3, 2013
- Lake St. Louis, Missouri
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“Sam and I were good friends while stationed at Nellis AFB. Sam contacted me thru facebook and it was great to hear from him after so many years.
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1 of 26 | Posted by: Jennifer Pastrick 
- Chugiak, AK
“Gone too soon... May God bless and keep you dear Sam.
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2 of 26 | Posted by: Suzanne St. Pierre - Long Beach, CA
“Sam was synonymous with camaraderie. Together, we annihilated the upper classes in foosball, and never without torturing them verbally in the...Read More »
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3 of 26 | Posted by: Bill & Katie Swiderek - NM
“Dear Carla,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Sam was a good friend and a Great Fighter Pilot.
Our careers were almost identical; USAFA, F4Es...Read More »
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4 of 26 | Posted by: Todd Zejdlik - Plymouth, MN
“Sam and I arrived at Osan on the same "cattle-car" and left together on the same “freedom-plane”. Sam and I almost missed our ride back to the US...Read More »
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5 of 26 | Posted by: Terry Anderson - Derby, KS
“To my Southern Gentleman Friend,
I met Sam at the US Air Force Academy as we began our last three years in CS-16. Sam’s friendship with me stood...Read More »
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6 of 26 | Posted by: Carla and George Franklin - CA
“Up before dawn and pullin' 7 g's over Kitty Kat or one of a thousand other peaks and valleys. Will miss you Sam, will not forget.
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7 of 26 | Posted by: Tim Rudy
“Slammin'-Friend, classmate,fellow aggressor. Your smile and afterburner personality lives on in all of us who knew you. You blessed many a brief,...Read More »
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8 of 26 | Posted by: Bob Thompson - Frisco, CO
“Sammy, Hope your last flight home was memorable and we look forward to the final rendezvous when our final rejoin is called by our First Pilot. We...Read More »
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9 of 26 | Posted by: Tom Calhoun - Coronado, CA
“Carla and family,
We were so saddened to hear Sam had passed away. He was one of the most positive people we had ever known, and somehow always...Read More »
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10 of 26 | Posted by: Ron and Billy Collier - MO
“Sam, you will be missed. I met Sam at NWA where we became friends up on the 4th floor instructing together. Had a few trips over to Narita as...Read More »
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11 of 26 | Posted by: Mike Sutton - Vancouver, WA
“I first met Sam when we were both assigned to CS-16 back at USAFA over 40 years ago. His stated goal was to graduate with a 2.0 (he pretty much did)...Read More »
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12 of 26 | Posted by: Joe Bryant - Germantown, TN
“I first met Sam when we were both assigned to CS-16 back at USAFA over 40 years ago. His stated goal was to graduate with a 2.0 (he pretty much did)...Read More »
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13 of 26 | Posted by: Joe Bryant - Germantown, TN
“Stick Slammin Sammy - Best stick, best flight lead, best wing man, best friend. Always aggressive, always faithful to the mission. Light on the star...Read More »
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14 of 26 | Posted by: Alan Frazier - St. Louis, MO
“Really saddened to hear of Sam's passing. Only knew him as a patient, but he was nothing less than a gentleman. My condolences to the whole family.
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15 of 26 | Posted by: Matt Irvin - wright city, MO
“Sam was a student of mine when he got to the Nellis AFB Aggressors. As we all were on our first few sorties against Aggressor instructors, we were...Read More »
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16 of 26 | Posted by: Jerry Coy - Bellevue, WA
“Farewell to my friend Sam ... I will always remember all our fun times together with our FUN group !! No one will ever quite tease me the way Sam did...Read More »
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17 of 26 | Posted by: Beverly bryant - St.peters, MO
“My Dear Sam. There are not alot of people that bring the great memories I have of you, us & our entire Las Vegas group. When we left Las Vegas, you...Read More »
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18 of 26 | Posted by: Deborah Doherty
“Carla and David,
We are so sorry for your loss. I know Patrick enjoyed all the outings with Sam and David, when the boys were young. . Jim and I...Read More »
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19 of 26 | Posted by: Dorothy Holm - St Charles, MO
“Carla: We have had so many good times with you and Sam. Your family is in our prayers. If you need anything, all you need do is ask. Sammy will be...Read More »
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20 of 26 | Posted by: John Bryant - Cottleville, MO
“Stick Slammin' Sam - slightly crazy but always loyal. A true fighter pilot and a great squadron mate. Check Six buddy. The world's a worse place...Read More »
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21 of 26 | Posted by: Mike "BadCad" Cadem - Lauderhill, FL
“Sam was a true gentleman, and a great part of the pilot cadre at Northwest. So sad to hear of his passing, he will be missed. Deepest condolences to...Read More »
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22 of 26 | Posted by: Pat O'Kelley - Tucson, AZ
“Godspeed Sammy! Good memories from the early days at NWA and random meetings throughout the years. Farewell my friend.
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23 of 26 | Posted by: Allen Benzing - Flower Mound, TX
“God's speed Sam. Thanks for being a true fighter pilot; loyal to your Air Force, your squadron, and always above all else, loyal to your comrades-in...Read More »
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24 of 26 | Posted by: Hop Batten - Whitewater, KS
“Sam, You were a big part of something special we had at Osan AB, Korea. We'll raise one to you next time the Flying Fiends get together. Rest in...Read More »
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25 of 26 | Posted by: Mike "Snake" Heenan - Monument, CO
“"Stick Slammin" Sam was a classic. Great friend and Fighter Pilot. God Speed as he flies West. We will all miss Sam as we were enriched by his...Read More »
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26 of 26 | Posted by: Rick "Rocket" Radtke - Magnolia, TX
Samuel David Hollins, Sr., born in Chattanooga, TN, age 60, of Lake St. Louis, MO died on March 3rd, 2013 at Vanderbilt Hospital after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Fox and Joyce Birmingham Hollins and his sister Joy "Bittie" Hollins. In his youth, he earned his Eagle Scout and the Order of the Red Arrows.
Sam was a scholar, athlete, and a gentleman. He graduated from Battle Ground Academy and the United States Air Force Academy. Following his graduation from the Air Force Academy, he attended pilot training to become a fighter pilot and was selected to fly the F-4 at McDill AFB, Tampa, FL. After completing F-4 RTU, Sam was sent to Osan AFB, South Korea. His next assignment was Clark AFB, Philippines. Later, based on his skills as a fighter pilot he was assigned to Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada and flew F-5 with the elite Aggressor Squadron Training Aircrew with dissimilar aircraft in air combat maneuvers. Sam later transitioned to the Missouri National Air Guard and flew the F-4 and F-15 with the 110 TYFS at Lambert Airfield in St. Louis, MO. He retired from the Air Guard with the rank of Major. After his military retirement, Sam became a Captain and Flight Instructor with Northwest Airlines and later Delta Airlines.
Sam was a devoted husband, loving father, and a dear friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Carla Jane Hollins, son Samuel David Hollins, Jr., step daughter Kathryn Leigh Rowley and step son David Samuel Rowley, sister Gay Hollins-Wiggins along with many cousins and relatives in the Middle Tennessee area.
Memorials gifts are requested to be sent to Wounded Warriors or American Cancer Society .
