Sam LaRue, age 57, a resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009 in a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Daisy Hattie LaRue. He is survived by his wife, Janice and children: Jessica LaRue Sowther and Justin LaRue both of Cleveland, Scott LaRue of Knoxville and Shane LaRue and Sam LaRue Jr., both of Clinton; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm Thursday, April 16, 2009, in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. We invite you to sign and view the family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.