Sammy Joe Pender, 82, of Lafayette, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born August 14, 1940, in Spring Hill, Louisiana, a son of the late Lonnie Thomas and Janie Pender.

Sammy will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. Final care has been entrusted to the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. You are invited to visit the website where you may sign his online register and leave a personal message at www.strawmyerdrury.com .