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for Sammy WHITAKER
Janie Miniard
January 24, 2012
I was saddened to hear about Sammy, What a wonderful person he was, kind considerate and straight forward. RIP Sammy You will be missed
Bonny J Morris
December 7, 2011
My condolences to his family and all who loved him. I cant remember ever not seeing a smile on his face and he was such a kind soul.We became acquainted when we were teenagers and I always was quite fond of him. May he rest in peace forever.
Debbie Pence
December 6, 2011
My sister told me of Sammy's passing. He talked my parents into buying me a sports car when I was a teenager in college. He was great fun and had the gift of gab. He will be missed by all. My prayers to his family and friends.
Joe Mike McCollum
December 6, 2011
I am sorry to hear about Sammy's passing.He was a good guy and friend.My prayers to his family and friends
Joe & Lisa Fields
December 5, 2011
We were very saddened to hear of Sammy's passing. He always had an interesting story to tell, which always made us laugh. Sammy will be deeply missed and long remembered by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones at this difficult time.
Wayne Goins
December 5, 2011
Just learned today of Sam's passing. I have know him for years from school at Bryan Station to his work with the Green's and Lawrence families. He was a plain spoken no nonsense sort of guy and it will sure be sad to not see him now and then as I did. RIP my friend!
Bill Hampton
December 5, 2011
A friend called and told me of Sammy's passing. I was one of the guys that ran around with Sammy during our high school years. He was a good friend and will be missed by many.
Dave O'Daniel
December 5, 2011
I enjoyed working with Sammy for many years at Green's. I will miss him. We have shared many laughs and good times.
Gary Wolber
December 5, 2011
Sorry to hear of Sammy's passing. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Sammy and I met in the sixth grade at Picadome Elem. We became best friends right off the bat. We were always into something! I can remember hoping for snow so the school would close so we could go rabbit hunting where Turffland Mall is now. That was considered in the country then. Two sixth graders walking down the road with shoot guns! Wouldn't work now. We went to Hamilton Hall in the seventh grade which was on North Broadway. Eight grade we went to Lafayette which had split sessions. We went from 1 till 7:30. The ninth grade we went the first class at Jessie Clark. 10,11,12, we went to Lafayette when we felt like it. We both already thought we knew more than the teachers! During and after school Sammy worked for his brother Ralph at Wheels Inc. where they had the hottest cars in the 60's.Sammy loved his cars, cleaned and polished them all the time. His brother Ralph taught Sammy and I how to detail cars and make them look like new.I am sure we drove Ralph crazy! My Mom and Dad considered Sammy a part of the family. There are so many memories I have of Sammy that it would take forever to to tell them. We lost contact in the late 80's, but I thought of him often. I will miss him greatly. Wish we had of hooked back up but I guess we will someday! I have pictures of Sammy that I would like to share with the family, if you would like them contact me at [email protected]. A sad time for all of us. Gary C Wolber
Christopher Johnson
December 5, 2011
I was very saddened to hear Sammy had passed. I have great memories of Sammy as we were part of a group who grew up in Lexington, and weathered our teenage years so long ago. Sammy had a great sense of humor, and we shared many laughs. I know he will be missed by all of us who shared in those times. Rest in peace Sammy.
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