Samuel Edward Underwood II (Max) was born on September 20, 1950, in Hot Springs, AR, and went home to our Lord on February 15, 2026, at the age of 75 in Salina, KS.

Sam graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO and was ordained as a pastor in 1975. He also worked in the restaurant industry and as a bookkeeper. He had a love for old cars, he loved to laugh, and he loved to spend time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Edward Underwood Sr. and Ester (Lois) Louise Underwood and siblings Michael Underwood, Edna Welbourne, and William Underwood.

He is survived by his wife, Denise Luann (McGie) Underwood, four children Christine Michelle (Aaron) Barstead, Benjamin Michael (Karyn) Underwood, Samuel Edward (Rebecca) Underwood III, and Michelle Louise Underwood, as well as 9 grandchildren Hannah (Chance) Underwood, Brady Underwood, Danielle (Matt) Barstead, Lucas (Leah) Underwood, Kenny Barstead, Ethan Underwood, Lawrence Underwood, Molli Dickey, & Abigail-Rose Underwood and 3 great grandchildren Kaelynne Buttermore, Alaina Buttermore, and Violet Underwood. He is also survived by three siblings, Peggy Burch, Vernon (Sherry) Underwood, and Margie (David) Fillinger and multiple nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm, with family present from 5-7pm on Thursday, February 19th at Ryan Mortuary on 137 N 8th Street in Salina, KS.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, February 20th at Grace Baptist on 400 E Crawford St in Salina, KS with graveyard services to follow in Solomon, KS.

“They were cones!”