Samuel Mains III

1937 - 2019

Samuel Mains III obituary, 1937-2019, Dayton, OH

BORN

1937

DIED

2019

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Tribute Funeral Home - Greenville

1000 N. Broadway Street

Greenville, Ohio

Samuel Mains Obituary

MAINS, III, Samuel O. 81, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton. Sam was born on August 12, 1937, in Dayton, to the late Samuel II and Nelly Mains. Sam was a 1956 graduate of Fairview High School in Dayton. He was a huge fan of The Ohio State University where he received a scholarship to play football. He played for four years under coach Woody Hayes. Sam graduated from Ohio State in 1959 with two masters degrees in education, and was then drafted into the United States Army two days after graduating. He served two tours in Vietnam as an 82nd Airborne Ranger, Special Forces. Sam was hired by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in 1964, retiring in 1997, as a Major, after 33 years of service. Sam is survived by his wife of 22 years, Elaine (Clemens) Mains, whom he married on September 21, 1996; his children, Ryan Clemens of Tampa, Florida, and Matthew Mains of Englewood, Ohio. Sam also leaves behind a host of classmates and friends. A Celebration of Sam's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Bellbrook Community Church, 3815 W. Franklin Street, Bellbrook, Ohio, with Dr. Ralph Vencill officiating. Family and friends may visit with Sam's family on Tuesday from noon until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the church. Memorial contributions, in Sam's name, may be given to any veteran's charity. The family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with the arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com

Published by Dayton Daily News on Jul. 18, 2019.

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My husband Jon coached elementary school football, and during that time he met Matt and Sam. Matt is the same age as our son Chris, and the two of them played on the same team. At that time, the family also met Sam, who we grew to love. Our oldest son loves candy, and Sam dubbed him with the name; "Sweets", which has stuck to this day.

We lost sight of Sam in recent years, but wanted to let you know how much his humor and knowledge brought to all of us. We hope that Matt will reach out so we get a chance to touch base.

Our thoughts are with you.

Jon, Catherine, Geoff, Chris & Lindsay Springer

July 23, 2019

We remember Sam well. We grew up in the same neighborhood, and went to grade school, which was then Hawthorne Grade School. Hawthorne is now Senior Apts. We really remember Sam with his Sense of Humor, and I know we will miss him for this, plus he was a super person. Marlene Ditmer Shields ( I am one of the twins)

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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Bellbrook Community Church

3815 W. Franklin Street, Bellbrook, OH

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23

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Bellbrook Community Church

3815 W. Franklin Street, Bellbrook, OH

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1000 N. Broadway Street, Greenville, OH 45331

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