Sammie Joe Anschultz of Weiner, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born October 2, 1937, in Tuckerman, Arkansas, the son of Homer Guin and Bertha Emaline (Ward) Anschultz.
Mr. Anschultz was a skilled welder who loved working alongside his wife, Patsy, at their family business, Sam’s Welding and Auger Flighting, until their retirement in 2014.
He was a 32◦ Master Mason of 60 years, and a Shriner.
Known as the founder of “Haw Thicket”, Mr. Anschultz was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also liked dancing and watching westerns. Most importantly, he loved his grandson and three great-grandsons. He thought his Patrick hung the moon all by himself…he was so proud of him. Mr. Anschultz derived great happiness from sitting on his porch, watching his great-grandkids ride motorcycles around and around the house.
He was a member of the Pitts Baptist Church.
Mr. Anschultz was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy (Morphis) Anschultz; one son, Terry Joe Anschultz; five brothers, Jackie Ray, Leroy, Slick, Huck, and Homer Don Anschultz; one sister, Gwendolyn Clark; and his parents.
He is survived by one daughter, Tracy Sullins and husband, Tony of Weiner; one grandson, Dr. Patrick Sullins and wife, Lora of Cave City; three great-grandsons, Samuel Maes Sullins, Ray Daniel Sullins, and Dean Anthony Sullins; his bonus daughter, Donna Gardner of Weiner; one brother, Thomas Earl Anschultz of Bay; one sister, Nancy Kemp of Harrisburg; a host of nieces and nephews; and a lifetime of friends.
Friends may visit at the funeral home, Friday, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following at Walker Cemetery.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Ken Ramsey, Danny Scott, Kenny Bowen, Allan Soden, Gary Easter, Patrick Beard, and Cat Sullins. Honorary pallbearers are Myra Schwartz, David Schwartz, Beara Craft, Tom Bryant, Johnny Glover, and Members of the Fisher Hunting Club.
Memorials may be made to the Walker Cemetery Fund or the Weiner Fire Department, 101 N. Washington, Weiner, AR 72479.
Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.
