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roy lee sams, 55 ROCKFORD - Roy Lee Sams, 55, of Rockford departed Saturday, April 30, 2011. Born Nov. 28, 1955, in Rockford to Eddie Jariett Sr., and Bessie Sams. He leaves to cherish wife, Mary; children, Lateka and Tameka Sams of Milwaukee, Roy Jr. (Shontell) and LeRoy Sams of Rockford; sisters, Bobbie Jackson of Texas, Delores (Jesse) Leavy of Beloit, Wis., Lori Phillips, Edie Horton and Linda Watson of Rockford and Kimberley Willis of Tennessee; brothers, James Gilmore of Arkansas, Eddie Jariett, Rev. John Sams and Lorenzo (Mae) Sams of Rockford; grandchildren, Renqetta, Lorenzo, Aurtoinsha, Dajon, Royshon, Dontravius; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; special friends, Maria Brandl (Sue Pop), Kenneth Simmons and Nee Nee Lambert (cousin); God family, Leay, Dupree, Simmons; and many other special friends. Predeceased by father, Eddie Jariett; and mother, Bessie Sams. Service at 4 p.m. Thursday, May, 12, at Collins & Stone Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Sams officiating. Repass at Macedonia Baptist Church.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 10 to May 11, 2011.

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ronza sams

May 21, 2011

Was a very loveing man.....gone but never forgotten love u uncle roy

dequawn robinson

May 13, 2011

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Tommy Joiner

May 13, 2011

To my family;send my prayers and blessing to the sams family.ROY/RIP TOMMY JOINER

Kimberly Martin

May 12, 2011

Sorry To hear your Lost, Roy was my Dancing Partner," May The Comfort Of God Keep You In This Time of sorrow. God bless You All.

Tyawanda Anderson

May 12, 2011

Me and my family send our prayers and blessing to th Sams family. Roy did not deserve to leave us the way he did!!! I have always known Roy to be that friendly person with everyone in his surroundings. Roy always just wanted to have fun and dance. "RIP my friend"

Tyawanda Anderson

May 12, 2011

Me and my family send our prayers and blessing to th Sams family. Roy did not deserve to leave us the way he did!!! I have always known Roy to be that friendly person with everyone in his surroundings. Roy always just wanted to have fun and dance. "RIP" my friend.

Mary Sams

May 12, 2011

Thank God your body is going to be @ rest.May the family be blessed and know that God is always there.Even though we were not togather i Thank God for the time in your last days we did get to go over some things and make peace amoung ourselves.I am so very sorry that i cant be there.May you all come togather as a family like God wants you to.My body is not there but i will be in the spirit praying.I Love you all.Mrs Mary J Sams.You will be missed.

Dorothy Smith

May 11, 2011

May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time; "I am very sorry; I will miss him. He was a wonderful friend. I loved being around him." Roy was a kind and gentle man, doing the best he could, he will always be a part of my memories.

Death leaves a heartache that only God can heal, I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love and the world was a better place by sharing Roy’s presence.

My prayers will continue to be with the Sams family

~Minister Dorothy Faye Grove, Smith~

Evangelist Madine Martin

May 11, 2011

To the family of Roy Sams. May God give you the strenght durning this most dark hour. Please know that there is no sorrow that Heaven can't heal.Your family will remain in our prayers.

Debra Tate

May 10, 2011

I'm sending sympathy and prayers to the Sams family who has suffered a tragic loss; may God give you strength to go on - my heart breaks for the loss of your love one and my friend. Debra Tate

Felasha Sams

May 10, 2011

To my SAMS family be strong my Uncle Roy will always be remembered in our hearts! He was kind and firm with words. So remember if you hear a little stutter in the background...SMILE...its Roy checkn in on you!!!!

May 10, 2011

To Sams family may God bless and give you peace at this time of sorrow odell @Antoinette

Debra Hudson-Curry

May 10, 2011

To the family of Roy Sams, My prayer's are with you.

KIMBERLEY WILLIS

May 10, 2011

MY DEAREST BROTHER I WILL MISS U VERY MUCH, I REMEMBER THE LAST TIME I WAS WITH YOU, YOU WAS LAUGHN SO HARD TIL YOU WAS CRYIN WITH LAUGHTER, AND THAT IS THE LAST TIME I SAW YOUR FACE, A LAUGHTER I WILL NEVER FOR GET. I LOVE YOU AND I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY BUT YOUR MEMORY WILL BE KEPT ALIVE WITHIN ME FOREVER YOUR BABY SISTER KIM.....

keith nevitt

May 10, 2011

our deepest sympathy to the famiy keith nevitt (snake) & famiy

Pickens Family

May 10, 2011

To Delores, Ann, Edie, Kim, Lorenzo, John, and the Sams Family, We were so sorry to hear about Roy, May your memories of Roy bring you comfort.
From, Ms.Flossie,Debra,Karen & Beverly

Judy Braxton-Tate

May 10, 2011

To The Sam's Family: May God give you peace and comfort your heart in your time of sorrow.

JANICE STANDFIELD

May 10, 2011

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ROY SAMS MY PRAYERS WILL CONTINUE TO BE WITH YOU ALL LOVE YOU ALL ( REST IN HEAVEN COUSIN)

May 10, 2011

Roy you may be gone but never forgotten. You were one of a kind and very unique.
I had lots of love for you. May you rest in peace.

c g

May 10, 2011

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted........

Ruth Yancey-Sockwell

May 10, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

May 10, 2011

To the family of Roy Sams. My family is so sorry for the lost of your loved one. God has taken him under his wings now, and remember those special times you all shared with Roy. He will truly be missed by many.

Evelyn Brewer-Lewis & Family Jackson, MS

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