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BORN
1952
DIED
2019
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2916 Union Road
Gastonia, North Carolina
Mike Sams Obituary
He was born in Gaston County on June 29, 1952 to the late Earl and Martha Dedmond Sams.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Timothy Sams and a niece, Ashley Marie Sams.
Mike was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church, and attended First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. He loved people and fishing. He worked at Black's BBQ when he was younger.
He was a licensed HAM Radio Operator KF4NWD. Mike was the owner of Michael Sams Electrical Contracting and aided Habitat for Humanity by providing electrical services to this organization and other people in the community. He retired from Gaston County Schools as an electrician after many years of dedicated service. Mike was a hard worker and well loved by many. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Rachel Vause Sams; his children, Michael Steve Sams, Jr. (Catherine), Jonathan Sams, Breanna and Lavender Sams; grandchildren; Austin Sams, Dylan Thomas and Amethyst Sams; brothers, Jimmy Sams (Melody); Earl Sams (Colleen), and Perry Sams; sisters, Jean Evans (Butch) and Pam Wyatt; close friends, Keith Clark and Sylvia Roberts.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 15 at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jason Mills and Brother Chip Sloan officiating.
Burial will be in Gaston Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Taylor
February 11, 2025
Mike, I am thinking of you so very much. Still missing you. May God continue to bless you. From an old friend. Taylor
Taylor
October 19, 2024
As time goes by, I am still greatly missing you. May God continue to bless you in great and mighty ways. It will NOT be long before I can see you again. Take good care, my blessed friend. Taylor
Taylor Bowman
June 5, 2023
Mike, I truly enjoyed looking at all the photos of you. It surely reminds me of MANY things from the past. May God continue to bless you in great and mighty ways. Taylor B.
Taylor Bowman
March 28, 2023
Mike, I still think of you quite often. Still miss you. Glad I got to visit with you in your final days here. Do take good care, my friend. See you soon.
Pumkin the one and only
November 23, 2019
Youre my best friendddddd
Bug
June 28, 2019
I love you daddy
Grandpa and his first grandson.
Michael Sams Jr.
June 21, 2019
Noah McMurry
June 14, 2019
I'm a friend of Lavender's she's an amazing girl and I want her and the family to know I am here for all of them.
June 14, 2019
Deepest sympathy for Mike's family and friends. Mike and I have been friends since our junior high days - South Gastonia and Hunter Huss days. He will be sorely missed - prayers for Rachel and family - he loved you all very much. Mike's family was his pride and joy. May God bless your family - give you HIS peace. Debra Ledford Owen
Taylor Bowman
June 13, 2019
Rachel, Mike, and Jon,
May God bless you with His peace, love and understanding at this time of your lives.
Taylor
June 13, 2019
Rachel and family, We are so saddened by Mike's passing. Just know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Randy, Connie, Hal & Matthew Avery
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Bre Sams
June 13, 2019
You'll be missed by everyone who ever knew you. But I'll miss you the most.
Breanna Sams
June 12, 2019
Did you know you're my best friend? I love you.
Catherine Copeland
June 12, 2019
Mike so sorry to hear about your dad. I know he will be greatly missed. This is a difficult time and there's not a lot anyone can say that will really comfort you. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.
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