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for Samuel Dennis
Sophia Williams
September 19, 2019
We miss you and your singing . Sleep on.
Roy L. Wiggins
September 30, 2018
You have my sincere condolences in the loss of my high school classmate Dennis. My prayers are with his family. Rest In Peace my friend.
Jonathan McClain
September 30, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jay Blankenship
September 29, 2018
Rest In Heaven! I just saw a Facebook post of your passing. Sadden to hear this news. I will always remember you as Sam from my youth.
Condolences to the family. A community legend!!
Dionne Moses
September 29, 2018
Truly sadden to hear about Sam. He gave me my first job when I moved to South Carolina with the radio station 101.9. Will never forget SAM DENNIS.
Mignon Clyburn
September 29, 2018
To the Dennis Family:
My most sincere condolences on the loss of one of the most prominent figures in the gospel/ecumenical community. While it has been years, Sam not only could make me laugh, but remind me who's in charge.
Rest in peace, Rev. Dennis.
Mignon Clyburn
Mignon Clyburn
September 29, 2018
Dear Family:
My sincere condolences to the Dennis Family for the loss of one of the lowcountry's most notable figures in the gospel/ecumenical community. Sam could make almost anyone smile and kept many of us inspired and uplifted. Rest in peace, Rev. Sam Dennis.
Charline Kinard Moyd
September 29, 2018
Dear Family and Friends of Rev. Sam Dennis, It is with heartfelt sadness that I extend condolences to each of you today. My prayer is --asking God to comfort and keep each of you in his perfect peace. Sincerely
Gwendolyn Lesston
September 28, 2018
To the family of REV SAMUEL DENNIS sorry for the lost of our friend and Brother Rev DENNIS We Are The members of Brother James Mitchell and the starlight gospel singers you will always be remember of saying and playing what's on your mind. Rev DENNIS We love you but God love you Best may you rest now from your labor in Jesus name Amen.
September 28, 2018
TO the Dennis family and friends May God bless you during your time of sorrow! And keep you all! Arnold and Felicia Cummings.
September 28, 2018
may god bless you your second cousin sandra clark
Waverly Pinckney
September 28, 2018
Rev. Dennis,
I am truly sadden at hearing the news of your passing, your voice and your joyous spirit will be forever missed. I will long remember the long conversations and debates you, Rev. Simmons, Rev. Carthen and I use to have at the Waffle House, discussing everything for church, societal, and political issues, and now our Waffle House forum is no more. Rev. Dennis I thank you for your words, your insights, and guidance as I pursue ministry, they will always be remembered.
To the Dennis Family, it is my fervent prayer that the eternal strength and redeeming grace of Almighty God uplift and sustain you in this most difficult season -- May the Love of Almighty God through Christ Jesus be your Anchor as it was for your beloved Sam.
September 28, 2018
Condolences and to the Dennis and St Peters AME Church family.
Min.Sandra C Daly
September 28, 2018
We will always remember our fellowship and your commitment to your Kingdom Assignment, which touched the lives of so many. Rest in Peace and we will meet again.
Pastor Jackie Montgomery and RRc
Addielee's Whitlock
September 28, 2018
Sam is the hart of Charleston with his love he has for peoples the music which he love so much.he played my friend Tommy Robinson music sending up my Trimble. He jusy made people wanted to be around him the love he had for God and peoples we are going to miss him so much
Sherrel Brightman
September 28, 2018
I will miss hearing your voice of praise.you were a wonderful person.rest in peace.
September 28, 2018
Harry and family, so sorry for your loss. The Lowcountry will miss Rev Sam as a great gospel singer and a man of God. Be encouraged, God's got him! Pat Pringle
Antherenette Wade
September 28, 2018
MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY . HE ALWAYS HAD A ENCOURAGING WORDS TO SAY TO ME. SPOKE TO HIM AT CONFERENCE THIS YEAR AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT HE TOLD ME.
The Wallace's
September 28, 2018
To The Dennis Family,
Thoughts and Prayers with the Family.
L Annette Van Hannegeyn
September 28, 2018
You have our deepest sympathy. He will be greatly missed. Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning.
The Van Hannegeyn Family
Wilbert Gaines
September 28, 2018
Charleston has lost a special person in the name of Rev. Sam Dennis. I know that when you were here I always told you how much I love you. Our condolences to your family and the Sam Dennis Singers. The Fabulous Sons of Grace
Lisa Johnson
September 28, 2018
HEAVEN HAS GAINED ANOTHER ANGEL AND EARTH WILL NEVER BE THE SAME,SAM HAS MADE AN IMPACT ON SO MANY LIVES,SLEEP ON MY FRIEND AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY
IC
September 28, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort from God knowing that he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6, 7
Vanessa Griffin Sinclair
September 27, 2018
Sam will truly be missed as a singer, musician, preacher. Most of all as a friend that I've known my whole life. Gospel radio will not be the same without your voice and inspiration.
Rest in Peace my dear brother in the Lord.
Iola Newson
September 27, 2018
My heartfelt prayers go out to the family and friends Sam always made me laugh. We have done a couple of MC duties and Sam always made them fun! Family lets all try to live as Pastor Sam Dennis has taught us. God is a good God and merciful...God bless.
LINDA PARKS-NELSON
September 27, 2018
We pray for strength for the family during the time of sorrow. I appreciate crossing paths with you, Sam in my journey in life. Earth has no sorrow that heaven will not heal. God bless
Latash Williams
September 26, 2018
From your Waffle House family:
You will truly be missed!
Trinia Smalls
September 26, 2018
Sleep Easy my friend!! Our deepest sympathy to the Dennis family.
Christopher Barnwell
September 26, 2018
I remember that day when me, you, and Sparkman went down to Burke High School at the request of Lonnie Hamilton to audition for a band scholarship to goto college and got it. One for Livingstone College and the other for Alabama State. We all pass the audition and receive the scholarship.
We choose Livingstone and upon arriving on campus met a lot of Charlestonian that march in the band. They were from C.A. Brown and Burke High School.
Had one young lady from Burke name Myra Thompson (one of the Emanuel Nine who was slain at her church) she played flute. We look out for her like a sister because she was the only Charlestonian female in the band.
A lot of folks out there did not know that you were a great percussionist (snare drum). Tell em Sam, that Drum Line movie that those youngsters was excited about and is now doing in their drum performance at half time, we were doing that since High School and College (Laugh) in fact we lived it during our high school and college years. So much to talk about, so much memories of this great man God has place in our lives.
Thanks for being a part of our class of 1974 at Bonds-Wilson High School and at livingstone College For those Brothers and Sister in Christ we will see Sam again.
The Harper Family, Murray Hill
September 26, 2018
We were so shocked to hear about the passing of Sam. May God keep you during this difficult time. Sam was truly a Man of God. We will be praying for your family.
September 26, 2018
Our dear brother, our hearts are heavy that you have left us, but we rejoice to know that we will meet again someday.
Dec. Sam and Mother Ernestine Simmons, and families.
KAREN MOUZON
September 26, 2018
PASTOR DENNIS! I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH! ALL OF YOUR KIND AND ENCOURAGING WORDS YOU SHARED NOT ONLY WITH ME BUT THE WORLD!! YOUR QUIRKY SAYINGS WERE HILARIOUS! YOU KNEW HOW TO BRIGHTEN ANYONE'S DAY,ANY MOMENT,AT ANY GIVEN TIME!AND THAT WAS A GIFT FROM GOD ALL IN ITSELF. YOU MEANT MORE TO ME THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS AND I AM GLAD I HAD A CHANCE TO EXPRESS THAT TO YOU ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASSION. YOU GOT YOUR FLOWERS WHILE YOU WERE HERE TO SMELL AND APPRECIATE THEM. THE WORK YOU'VE DONE HAS DEFINITELY SPOKE FOR YOU! I REMEMBER YOU CHALLENGED ME TO COME ALL THE WAY TO KINGSTREE TO YOUR CHURCH. YOU SAID I KNEW NOTHING ABOUT KINGSTREE AND WHEN I WALKED IN, THE BIGGEST SMILE CAME TO YOUR FACE! I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT MOMENT! YOU AND MY DAD ARE FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES IN THE MINISTRY AND HE MISSES YOU AS WELL! WE CAN ALL TAKE A CHAPTER OUT OF YOUR BOOK AND LEARN A LITTLE EACH DAY! I'M GOING ALL THE WAY! I WILL KEEP MY HANDS IN THE MASTERS HANDS AND I'M GOING ALL THE WAY BECAUSE HE CARES FOR ME! I LOVE YOU PASTOR DENNIS! SLEEP ON UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!
Evangelist Benita Holmes
September 25, 2018
My prayers are with the family. May God strength and His abiding love comfort you during this time. Sam will be missed greatly. I shall always treasure the memories of singing with him and how pleasant he was. Take your rest. Well done!!
Tyrone
September 25, 2018
Truly missed!
Roberta S. Brown
September 25, 2018
My daughters deeply regret the lost of your loved one and pur prayers and love are with you.Sam was a very dear friend to ky late husband Larry Brown where they both played for numerous gosoel groups and churches.
Shirley Stuckey
September 25, 2018
Good and faithful servant your work is well done. You were not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. You sang praises to
his name. Many recognize your voice and
know your songs. Family continue to love
and comfort one another singing glorious songs of praise. May the God of peace
comfort you and give you strength to continue the work for the Lord.
Minister Shirley and Rev. James Stuckey
Rev. BETTY Alston
September 25, 2018
To THE DENNIS FAMILY. MY HEART IS HEAVY RIGHT NOW. BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ALL ARE HURTING AS WELL. TO MY COUSIN ROBBIE, AND HARRY , AND HIS DAUGHTERS. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. JUST KEEP HOLDING TO GOD UNCHANGING HANDS. WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT, BUT JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING. LOVE YOU ALL. YOUR COUSIN, REV. BETTY ALSTON.
Miriam "Mimi" Thomas Norris
September 24, 2018
To the family of the Reverend Samuel Lee Dennis, you have my prayers and deepest sympathies as you endure this difficult bereavement. I was his classmate and am a proud graduate of Livingstone College. We were in the Marching Band together. I wish you grace, peace and God's gracious mercy! In the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Apostle Charles Barnett
September 24, 2018
My heart love and regards go out to the entire Dennis family. My friend Sam you are a faithful and good leader and your input into the lives of everyone you taught or led in music your sound will live on. I want to thank your family for allowing us to share him over the radio in the churches and even his Pastoral leadership. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to direct choirs for you and for giving me your autograph on your groups picture and signed it "THE WORLD'S GREATEST DIRECTOR". Hold to the Master's Hand was our first live recording at County Hall and we sang The Love of My Life is Christ and I want to Be Just Like Jesus. Thank you Sam for always being you and bringing joy my family and I are really going to miss you. Thank you for STAYING THE COURSE AND SUFFERING WELL.
Lillian Young
September 24, 2018
To Dennis family,another angel has gone on to Glory. May Jesus give you peace and comfort.knowning he is gone to a better home.
JoAnn Clark-Roy
September 24, 2018
TO THE FAMILY THIS MAN/REV.DENNIS WILL TURELY BE MISSED, YOU HAD DONE WHAT WAS NEEDED, REST NOW, ALL IS WELL, LOVE YOU always, BUT YOU WERE ALWAYS REAL, THAT's that.
Summerville Miracle Revival Center Church Church Family
September 24, 2018
Our deepest and sincere sympathy, to the family of the late Rev. Samuel Dennis. May the Holy Spirit bring comfort in your hour of bereavement.
Merle Richardson
September 24, 2018
To the Dennis family;
You are in my prayers.
Mazie Taylor
September 24, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 24, 2018
Praying for you and your family in the lost of your loved one.
The Lee Family.
Jackie Barnett
September 24, 2018
My Prayers and Condolences to Mr.Robert ,Dionna and Family.May God Comfort you in your time of Bereavement. Rev Sam Dennis will be greatly missed.This is not good bye my friend.Take your rest Good and faithful Servant .Until we meet again.
Fedelia Rivers
September 24, 2018
I know you're singing in that Heavenly choir and singing praises to the Father. RIP friend.
Melissha Richardson
September 24, 2018
To the Dennis Family,
My heart is saddened by your loss. Rev. Dennis will be greatly missed. I considered him a friend. My mother passed 2 years ago and in July he texted me to say he was thinking about me and my siblings and was still praying for us. He was a loving and caring person. The community has lost a great man. My condolences to the family.
Felicia Alston Gibbs
September 24, 2018
My Prayers & Condolences to Mr. Robert, and the Dennis Family, Ministers of the Gospel and The Sam Dennis Singers. We have truly lost a wonderful who love to sing and play Gospel.
September 24, 2018
To the Dennis family: we pray that God will give you stength and inner peace as you go through this period of adjustment. Rejoice and focus on the memories. Thank God for allowing Rev. Dennis to be a blessing to your family and community.
Rev. Alphonso& Mary Terry
Johns Island, South Carolina
Darlyne Goins
September 23, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends,praying strength for all.
Jonathan Baker
September 23, 2018
Janet and I send our sincere condolence to the Dennis family. I had the pleasure of being pastor Sam's pastor and we consider him our friend and family. The family will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. remember, death is never a period; just a comma.
Cynthia Brown
September 23, 2018
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Continue to be encourage and cherish the memories you hold so dear in your hearts. It was truly a blessing to have Rev. Dennis to come our way. He have touched so many lives as to a testimony of God's faith.
Joyce Gordon
September 23, 2018
You are signing in the heavenly Choir and preaching the word. SIP Sam.
Valerie Myers
September 23, 2018
One of our gifts from our Heavenly Father is gone never too be forgotten.
Dionna Dennis
September 23, 2018
Dad i love you and you will be missed dearly. You were my best friend i could always vent to you . your favorite line was alright now nobody messes with my mo dont make me have to come cut some rump lol you Said that you called me Mo because i always had a little more then a little bit. Lol Your grandchild or as you call him Grandboy misses you dearly and can not wait to say his final goodbyes to his papi.
September 23, 2018
Our prayers and condolences are with you and family,May God continue to bless you all.Arnold and Felicia Cummings
Leonard Sparkman
September 23, 2018
From our journey from high school, through college and after, I will keep those memories in a special place inside me. I saw you transition from Droop, to Sam and to Rev. Dennis. A life well lived! Good bye my friend! Condolences to your family and friends! You will missed! Until then.....
Sophie Williams
September 23, 2018
Sleep on my brother.
Sophia and Samuel Williams
September 23, 2018
Praying for the family of Rev. Samuel Dennis may his soul sleep in peace. My friend you tough me alot about music.
Isaac Washington
September 23, 2018
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Isaac J. Washington(Rev.Ike)
Evangelist Daisy Henderson
September 23, 2018
My Prayers & Condolences to Mr.Robert ,Brittany,Dionna & the Sam Dennis Singers.The Radio Air Waves are silent now without my Sam Dennis! I am just at a loss for a gentle giant Liberty Hill Family member is gone. Watch this young man grow up to be a awesome kind hearted loving person. SIP my Sam your work here done! Till we meet again! God will take care of you family! Love & Miss my Sam!!
DAVIDA BRESHERS
September 23, 2018
REST IN PEACE.
MAY GOD COMFORT THE DENNIS FAMILY
Cynthia Ross
September 23, 2018
RIP My friend until we meet again. the Ladson 203 Gang.
Monica Washington
September 23, 2018
Our deepest condolences,
Annette Gadsden
September 23, 2018
Prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of our dear brother and classmate.
sincerely,
Ronnie and Annette Gadsden
debby
September 22, 2018
S.I.PARADISE MY FRIEND.
Rev. Dr. Al and Roneller Capers, Sr.
September 22, 2018
To the Dennis Family, you have our deepest sympathy due to the passing of Rev. Sam Dennis. He was one of most recognizable voices in Gospel Radio. He will be missed. May the Almighty Grace of Almighty God draw you close to Himself and to each other during this time bereavement. God Bless you.
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