Jack Darrell Sammons

I will try to write the obituary of my loving husband of 35 years, Jack D. Sammons. Jack passed away at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard, Ky. on January 26, 2026. He was born April 27, 1940, to his parents, Andrew Jack Sammons and Pricey Elizabeth Sammons Kimberlain who preceded him in death. His brothers, Guy Glenn Sammons, Jean Easley Sammons and Paul David Sammons also preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Sammons of Sidney, Ky, where they made their home. Two sisters, Nita Carol Jackson of Forest Hills, Ky, and Amy (David) Maynard of Forest Hills, Ky. Four children, one daughter LeeAnn (Rick) Layne of Nicholasville, Ky, three sons, Darrell Edward Sammons (Amy) of Crestview Hills, Ky, Michael Keith (Misti) Sammons of Tennessee, John Mark Sammons of Stone, Ky. Two Stepchildren he treated as his own, Kevin Lee (Denise) Maynard of Berea, Ky, and Melissa Carol Maynard (Bruce Little) of Pikeville, Ky. Grandchildren, Jordan (Ben) Reno, Parker (Alana) Sammons , Ethan Tate Sammons and Abigail Sammons, Grace Maynard ( Matt ), Allison (Shy) Alexander, Ben Maynard (Hannah), Andrew Maynard and Emily Kate Maynard. Five Great Granddaughters, Henley and Sadie Reno, Addi, and Emerson Sammons and Harper Jo Maynard. He also leaves to mourn his leaving are his Stanley brothers and sisters-in-laws, whom He loved dearly and a host of nieces and nephews.

Jack retired with 30 years of service with Commonwealth Life Ins., now known as TransAmerica Ins. Agency. He was Fire Chief for the Belfry Fire Department from July 1,1976 till 1992. He was a certified fire fighter on August 1, 1983. He served as Fire Chief, president, vice president and treasurer during his 16 years of courageous, dedicated and selfless service to the Belfry and surrounding communities.

The love he provided me with was endless until his last breath. So much to be said and can be said about and to honor him. My best friend. Always ready to help anyone in need. He never knew a stranger. Jack was many things to many people. He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Friend to many. He was a member of Mayflower Unity Baptist Church for 25 years. He loved our church family. He loved singing. I know he will be singing the Redemption song, and the angels will have to step back. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Until we meet again. I'll always love you.

Jack's visitation will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with special services at 7 PM.  Funeral services will follow on Friday, January 30, 2026, beginning at 11 AM in the funeral home chapel with Kenneth Childers officiating.  Burial will follow in the Hinkle-Stanley Cemetery, Brushy Creek, KY, with his grandsons serving as pallbearers.  R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Sammons family.  Online condolences at www.rerogersfh.com.