Sam Roby Jr.

Sam Roby Jr., 65, of Union City passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, June 14, 2024, at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Pastor Justin Hiens will officiate. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Scotty Hayes, Vince Wright, Lynn Jenkins, Wes Morton, Randy Ursery and Jason Ellison.
Honorary pallbearer will be Steve Smith.
Sam was born August 17, 1958, in Ruston, Louisiana, son of Sue (Triplett) Saragusa and the late Samuel Roby Sr.
He was an avid LSU football fan and Tom Brady fan. Sam’s family described his as a loving, caring father and a hard working man. He was employed as general manager of Car Mart in Union City.
He is survived by his son, Trip Roby of Union City; his daughter, Olivia Roby of Union City; his mother, Sue Saragusa of Jonesboro, Louisiana; and two sisters, Susan Roby and Janet Roby, both of Jonesboro, Louisiana.
He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Tony Saragusa.

The Messenger Online/6.17.24