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Sammie L. Williams

08/29/1950 - 02/20/2025

Obituary For Sammie L. Williams

Mr. Sammie L. Williams

Augusta, GA - Mr. Sammie L. Williams, 74, a native of Elko, SC, was a member of Tommy Ellison & The Five Singing Stars, which later became known as The Legendary Singing Stars, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Home Going Celebration for Mr. Sammie L. Williams, β€œSam” will be conducted on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Ned Branch Baptist Church, 10620 Dunbarton Blvd., Barnwell, SC 29812, with Reverend Anthony F. Gadson officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM and Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM at Simmons Funeral Home of Williston, Inc. & Cremation Service.

Family and friends may call the residence of his sister Mrs. Gloria (Curtis) Young 112 E. Charleston Street, Elko, SC 29826 or Simmons Funeral Home of Williston, Inc. & Cremation Service 13188 Main Street, Williston, SC 29853, (803) 266-7808.


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My condolences to the family πŸ’žπŸ’™πŸ˜˜πŸŒΉβ€οΈ Was a great man Amen.πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Sammy was.❣️

Denise Dennis

To a very special friend during my life πŸŽŠπŸ’žπŸ’™πŸ˜˜πŸŒΉπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ May GOB take you into Heaven, Amen ❀️

Denise Dennis

Sorry for the passing of your brother he was a good man,we his friend from North Carolina will miss him but we know he goes to a better place RIP Sam we love

Karen Burnette

Dear Sam, I shall always treasure our time we spent together. Your contribution to gospel music shall forever live and be passed down through generations. You had a funny saying when you disagreed with somebody "Go to Texas"! You will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. Take a bow, and rest in heavenly peace.

Jacqueline Bennerman

you will always be in my thoughts and heart, I will miss your lovely smile. RIP

LindaLofton

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Ollie Lofton of Goldsboro, NC

My condolences to the family of Mr Sammie Williams. Mr Williams was one of the good ones. His guitar playing speaks for itself. He paved the way for many but his time is up. He has done the right thing before death and I'm sure the right thing has happened after death. Rest easy sir πŸͺ½πŸ™πŸΎ

Minister Thomas

We are sorry to hear the passing of your love one,Sam. He was a friend to us for many years. God saw fit to pick one of his angels to come home. God knew that he was getting tired so he said ,"to come home and take your rest."He will truly be missed. The formal Swanee Quintet fan club of Augusta, Ga. Pat,Gloria, Cynthia, Nora,Deborah, Yvette, and Sarah. ( Morolyn, Deceased President )

Gloria Perry

Our condolences to the family of Sam. My GOD continues to comfort you and He will mend all broken hearts. From the former Swanee Quintet Fan Club of Augusta Georgia. Pat, Gloria, Evette, Nora, Debra, Cynthia and (Morolyn Perry/decease)

Pat Madison Williams

My Condolences to the Williams Family. I am Praying πŸ™ for the Family that God will give you All the Strength

ODESSA ELAM

Uncle Sam you truly be missed your humor and that soft laugh with a smile I will never forget and you always took out for dinner at one of your favorite spots Jeanette's Diner you definitely made sure your nieces ans nephews ate.I will never forget you sending me a gift too Virginia when I had my daughter.Your affectionate love for us will never be forgotten.I know it is very devestated for the family but God needed you more I know you are in heaven playing that Guitar reunited with loved ones.Your neice will miss you UNC Sam thanks for being a comforter in my times of need and I will never forget the time spent with you in little ole Elko love your niece in VA Neil

Teneil Adams

Uncle Sam you will truly be missed.I will cherish all the times spent with you and how you was my comforter when I was going through life issues and I will never forget you always taking us out too eat at Jeanette's Diner too eat and also thank you for sending my daughter a gift after I gave birth too Virginia your humor your smile and that soft laugh you had will always be remembered love your Niece in VA aka Neil

Teneil Adams

Sending my condolences and love to the Williams Family.

Margaret Humphrey

Sam, I am so glad we had the friendship we had for many years. You are family to us. We all grew up with you and the group over the years. Never a time my dad Lloyd Cannady Sr called for Tommy Ellison and the Five Singing Stars to come on his program and you all never said no. God needed an excellent guitar player in heaven he called you and gave you your wings to come up and help out with the other family in his kingdom. Our last visit together was a wonderful quiet moment I knew then you was going home. You will be missed. I chose to light a purple candle because you always played your purple guitar. Rest your soul in heaven and in peace. Betty C.

Betty Cannady-White

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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