James Gregorie Sams Jr.

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James Gregorie Sams, Jr. COLUMBIA, SC - Memorial services for Maj. James Gregorie Sams, Jr. (US Army Ret.), 79, of Columbia, will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2009, in Greenlawn Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m., until the hour of the service on Friday at the funeral home. Inurnment services with Full Military Honors will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Old St. Andrews Church Cemetery, 2604 Ashley River Rd. Charleston, SC 29414. Mr. Sams passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009. He was born May 24, 1930 in Adams Run, SC to the late James Gregorie and Ellen King Taylor Sams. Mr. Sams was a 1953 Graduate of Clemson University. He was retired from the US Army after 22 years of dedicated service to his country, and later served 20 years as Chief Supervisor of School Food Services for the SC Department of Education before his retirement. A resident of Columbia since 1971, Mr. Sams was a member of the South Carolina Society and St. Cecilia Society of Charleston. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Nancy Storm Sams; sons, James G. Sams III (wife Teresa) of Cary, NC, Gregory S. Sams (wife Gina R.) of Summerville, SC, and David T. Sams (wife Cathy) of Irmo, SC; a daughter, Doris E. Sams of Summerville, SC; grandchildren, Beth, Allison, Taylor, Sarah and Carter; a brother, Franklin T. Sams (wife Carolyn) of Edisto Island, SC and a sister, Joan S. Hodgkiss (husband G. Kingman) of McClellanville, SC. GREENLAWN FUNERAL HOME is honored to be assisting the Sams family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.mem.com. Memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to the American Heart Association of SC, 520 Gervais Street, Ste 300, Columbia, SC 29201, (803) 738-9540 or www.americanheart.org Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Sep. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Sams

12 Entries

Janell Calhoun

September 3, 2009

Nancy and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you all of you during this difficult time.

Janell

Monica Shows

September 3, 2009

Dear Doris and Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Treasure always the memories of your father and remember that you are in our prayers. With love, Monica, Kendall & Catie

Jim Lomiento

September 3, 2009

Dave, Cathy, Taylor, Sarah and Carter. My sincere condolences on your loss. Cuz

Deni Ashby

September 2, 2009

Dear Nancy, Dave, Jim, Greg, Doris and family members, Please know that Skylar, Starr, Samantha and I are thinking about all of you during this most difficult time. We are always here if you need us. We have some fond memories of spending time with your wonderful family at Edisto. I can still see Mr. Jim cooking in the kitchen. He will be missed, but certainly in everyone's heart forever. With love and deepest sympathy, Deni Ashby and family

Lynn Beard

September 2, 2009

Nancy, Neal and I just learned of this tonight. I am so very sorry! Jim was a sweetheart - I know you will miss him so much. Our prayers are with you and we'll see you very soon.

September 2, 2009

We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this most difficult time.
Mark & Louise Conway, LTC (Ret) Chad & Helen Conway

Greg Beckwith

September 2, 2009

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I lost my dad last year so I know what you all are going through. My prayers will be with you during this difficult time.

God Bless,

Claire Pace

September 2, 2009

Doris, our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Your friends at Cat
Georgia Crosby

September 2, 2009

Dear Nancy,
Art and I were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Art and Alice Finley

Mary H Counts

September 2, 2009

Nancy, I am sorry to hear about Jim. I know he will be missed by not only his family but others. He was a wonderful man and my prayers are with you and your family.

Love, Mary Counts

Rachael Granger

September 2, 2009

Doris and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rachael Granger (FPII)

September 2, 2009

Doris,

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Lynn Mizzell

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