Samuel R. Munson

July 6, 1945 - July 2, 2012

Samuel R. Munson, 66 of Hammonton, NJ passed away Monday July 2, 2012 in Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, where he had been a patient since May. Born in Bridgeton, he was the son of the late Elmer C. "Jim" Sr. and Beatrice "Duke" nee Loatman Munson, and the husband of Barbara A. nee Mosley Munson. Sam and Barbara had lived in Hammonton for the past 44 years, and prior to, he had been a resident of Fairfield Twp. He was a 1963 graduate of Bridgeton High School, and a 1967 graduate of Glassboro State College, where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. Sam taught in the Buena Regional School District for 33 years until his retirement in 2000. He was an avid golfer, and after his retirement from teaching, he worked in the Pro Shop at the Twisted Dune Golf Club, in Egg Harbor Twp. He, like his father, always enjoyed gardening, and loved to take vacations as long as he could drive his own car and didn't have to fly. Sam enjoyed life, and will be truly missed by many. He is survived by his wife Barbara, of 44 years, his brother Elmer C. Munson Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Fairfield Twp., and several nieces, nephews, cousins and various relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers the family asks for those who desire to make a donation to the American Heart Association, 2550 US Highway 1 North Brunswick, NJ 08902, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services PO Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202.