Samuel "Sami" McKinney

Hi Sami! I think of you so often! I miss you "tremendously." Your loving, Michael Taylor!

Dear Sami, I often think of you - how fun and entertaining you were in all facets of life. Your generosity to me (the tasty meals and letting me throw parties at your house). Your talent (such great, quality songwriting. I still play my Lisa Taylor CD like it's Billboard's #1 along with so many others you did). And your tutorials on introducing me to profound talent (I will never forget you inviting me to the Perri Sisters showcase of their glorious "In Flight" record where they performed...

"In Love & Light, I Keep Your Life Here On Earth In Fond Memory"
I was recently listening to the work Sami did on the Lisa Taylor project and traversed through a series of emotions; "pride" in his achievements, "awe" of his creative and thoughtful songwriting-producing, and the most searing emotion, "missing" a loved one who has gone on. I fantasize about life with Sami today, in this new age of technology, music, entertainment. And I loved hearing his funny stories about life amongst...

Thinking about him tonight watching Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight on Verzuz battle. Patti mentioned him and I hope he is smiling in heaven. Miss you Sammy! ❤❤

He was my best friend from the 1st to the 8th grade. We lost touch in high school and I just found out that he passed. May he rest in peace.

Sami was the dearest. He knew greater living, greater giving and greater loving. I shall carry your spirit with me for the rest of my days here, my beautiful Sami. Thank you for being so good to me!
Your loving , Michael

I AM A HAIRSTYLIST/ACTOR FROM WASH., DC. WHILE ON VACATION IN L.A. I WAS ASKED TO JUDGE A TALENT SHOW AT THE CATCH ONE WITH SAMI. WE REMAINED FRIENDS. PEACE BE WITH YOU SAMI... ALWAYS, VAUGHN

Sami was an amazing person. He was the first person to do my hair professionally over 20 years ago. He was always humble and loving. My deepest condolences go out to his mother and many loved ones. May God bless and keep you all during this difficult time.