Sammy G. Erlanson

Announcement

Sammy Glen Erlanson, 71, of Waco, Texas, passed away at his home on July 22, 2026.

Life & Legacy

Born on February 5, 1955, in Waco, Texas to Sam Erlanson and Sue Tadlock, Sammy attended both University and Axtell High Schools, and went on to build a dedicated career in the construction industry.

On April 16, 1977, Sammy married LaTonne Millican, and they had five children together. Sammy was an avid outdoorsman with a deep passion for hunting and fishing. No matter the season, he made sure never to miss opening day. When he wasn’t outdoors, he enjoyed kicking back to classic country music from Willie, Waylon, Kris, and George Strait. A true fan of traditional westerns, Sammy loved anything starring Clint Eastwood, though his all-time favorite movie remained Jeremiah Johnson.

Family

Sammy is survived by his mother, Sue Burnham; stepmother, Charlotte Erlanson; children, Jason Erlanson and wife Chrisi, Natalie Pehrson and husband Lewis, Hillary Anderson and husband Josh, Laura Inocencio and husband Andy, and Jessica Bates and husband Matt; his fourteen grandchildren, Wyatt and Eli Erlanson, Liberty Ferguson and husband Caleb, Autumn Simpson, Lloyd Bentsen V, Anthony and Kaylah Pehrson, Lexi and Addi Inocencio, Olivia and Emma Anderson, and Lane, Luke, and Lawson Bates; his sisters, Diane Boswell and husband Rick, and Sherry Dixon and husband Mike; his brother, Jeffrey Erlanson and wife Samantha; his nieces, Shawna Boswell and Lori Schigut; and his nephews, Jamey Boswell and Brandon Frenzel.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Erlanson, and niece Megan Dixon.

Sammy will be dearly missed by family, friends, and co-workers alike.

Service Information

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Temple Baptist Church, located at 3825 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas, 76710, with Reverend Brandon Frenzel officiating. A luncheon for family will follow the service at Beacon Hill Baptist Church, located at 1912 Monte Vista Street, Waco, Texas, 76711.