Sam Means, 84, of Bloomington, passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007 at Hospitality House in Bloomington.

Born Sept. 20, 1922, in Joplin, Mo., he was the son of James and Alberta Means.

He was a truck driver, mechanic and a member of the Second Baptist Church in Bloomington.

Survivors include his ex-wife, Mary Mullis of Bloomington; three daughters, Flora Williams of Bloomington, Mary Means and Jean Means, both of California; one son, Melvin Means of Michigan; one sister, Mary D. Jones of Florida; three stepsons, Eugene Prince and Roger Prince, both of Bloomington, and Scott Prince of Dugger; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Valhalla Memory Gardens Chapel in Bloomington with the Rev. Bruce Rose officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens.

There will be no visitation.

Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrell Chapel of Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.