Sabas G. "Sam" Quinones Sr., 79, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, December 19 at his residence. Graveside services will be 2 pm Saturday, December 22 at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Mark Huffhines officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Friday, Dec. 21 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Sam was born December 5, 1933 in Asa, Texas. He worked at Waco Memorial Park for over 31 years as the Cemetery Maintenance Supervisor until retiring. Sam was preceded in death by his step sons, Pete Gonzales and Stanley Scott. Survivors include his wife, Pattie Quinones of Waco; daughters, Mary Crum and husband, Steve of Waco, Irene Melesio and husband, Arturo of Florida, Betsy Suarez and husband, Tony and Mindy Quinones both of Waco; son, Sabas Quinones Jr. of Waco; step children, Rose Gonzales of Waco, Terry Lynn Gomez and husband, Matthew of Keller and Robert Merritt of Waco; his sisters, Susan Guerro, Mary Quinones, Nena Quinones and Ruby Duarte; brother, Soloman Quinones of Downsville; 15 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.