GALAX -- Sam Sparger East, 94, of Galax died Nov. 25, 2014 at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1920 to Tom and Lucille East. He was a proud World War II veteran, having served as a sergeant with the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942-1945. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Wayne East, and sister, Alice Lowe. Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Elaine H. East of Galax; his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jerry Mink of Galax; his son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Charlotte East of Galax; his brother and sister-in-law, Arlan and Joan East of Chapel Hill, N.C.; two granddaughters, Emily Mink of Roanoke and Katy Mink of Charlotte, N.C.; three step-grandchildren, Robin and Greg O'Connor of Dallas, Ga., Scott Frye of Galax and Paige and Cary Shumate of Galax; six step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was conducted Nov. 28 at First Baptist Church with Pastor Sam Bartlett officiating. Memorials may be made to the Galax Hope House, 408 W. Center St., Galax, VA 24333 or the Fran Creggar Fund at First Baptist Church, 1024 E. Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333.Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home of Galax.