Samuel Sykes Williams

Thinking of you Sherry and remembering Sam. I know you miss him dreadfully and also so very proud of the admirable way you've managed carrying on without him. I know you think of him almost as if he is still with you, in the house the two of you created with you beautiful garden you both loved so much. I think he is there in some fashion and when you talk to him, he hears you. That gives me comfort knowing his love and affection remains real in your life. Never stop talking to him.

Thank you, to all who wrote. Sometimes I reread them all for comfort. It will only be two years since I lost him in July but to me it seems an eternity. It helps to know that others recognized his worth and miss him too. Sherry

Dear Sherry...I think of you often and hope you are doing well. Every time I drive past your home I think of you and Sam with a smile from my heart. And the sign with your names on it protecting the trees on Colony Rd, wishing you peace, joy and love always...Pat

Sam, I met with Sherry today. She still loves you with all her heart. I could feel you in the room when we were talking about the love and life you shared. Cheers to love.

As Christmas 2023 approaches I'm reminded of Christmas 2021at Kelly's and John's home. His parting advice as my husband and I left his house on Christmas eve, "Be sure to have a substantial snack on Christmas day before arriving at Kelly's for dinner." "Why?" I asked. He replied, "The dinner will be delicious but it's always served at least two hours after the appointed hour." He was right, dinner was fabulous and served at 9pm when planned for 6-7pm. After following Sam's advice a...

Anniversary As she lay dying his face became clear after many months of fog. "Hello, Darling, he said. She turned slightly on her pillow, looking up at him. Remembering again that she always had to look up - as he was a foot taller. You came! she said aloud, as he smiled down at her. The people in the room looked puzzled. You knew I´d be back for you, he said. I´ve been lost without you. Lost no more, he said leaning over and kissing her forehead. ...

On the one year anniversary of Sam's passing, I'm reminded that, one good thing to come of it. Sam and mine and Sherry"s younger sister, Navar, and our brother, Doss, all passed in successive years, 2020, 2021, and 2023. Through those terrible times Sherry and I renewed our relationship that had become intermittent and somewhat distant. Now we are closer than at any point after we both left the family unit more than 40 years ago. I'm still re covering from these loses, if one ever does. ...

Sherry, that really is a beautiful obituary. Peggy and I are so sorry for your loss.

Thank you. All who called, wrote cards and letters, and held us in your thoughts and prayers. All of us who loved him, appreciate your kindness, remembering who he was to you. He was my best friend, my teacher in many things, confidant, role model for children and grandchildren and he brought gentle to go in front of man. Four months have passed. . . He lives in my heart. Sherry