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Sammy Mann Obituary
Sam was a certified computerized mapper for the Colbert County Revenue Commissioner's Office in Tuscumbia for 18 years. He loved traveling, a cappella music and spending time with his family.
Born in Hardin County, Tenn., Sam graduated from Coffee High School in 1983 and the University of North Alabama in 1989.
Sam was a veteran of both the U.S. Navy and the Alabama National Guard. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1985 and served in Operation Desert Storm. After having served with the Naval Reserve for 15 years, Sam enlisted with the 115th Signal Battalion, of the National Guard, in 2000 and served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Mosul, Iraq, and Q-West, Iraq.
Sam will be remembered for his friendliness, his love of laughter, his dedication to God and country and his deep love for his family.
He was a member of Highland Park Church of Christ in Muscle Shoals, where he faithfully served as a deacon. He also loved working with the teenagers and offering them encouragement in their walk with Christ.
Sam's church family was a huge part of his life. He looked forward to being among his Christian brothers and sisters each week - shaking hands, giving hugs and simply doing his part to show Christ's love.
Sam was preceded in death by his father, Billy Ray Mann; his paternal grandparents, J.D. "Sam" and Nona Mae Mann; and his maternal grandparents, Paul and Myrtle Montgomery; and a special great-aunt, Zula Oliver.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cayron; son, Samuel Cameron; mother, Faye Mann, of Florence; brother, Paul Mann, of Tuscumbia; aunt, Alice Turner, of Austin, Texas; nieces, Jessica Mann, of Florence, Ellen and Emma Davenport, of Muscle Shoals, and Aunell Davenport, of Willington, Del.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Gene Hooper, Michael South, Matt Wright, Danny Edgeworth, Joel Kendrick, Nick Berryman, Bradley Puckett and Jon Phillips.
Honorary pallbearers will be his co-workers at the Colbert County Revenue Commissioner's Office and a very special young friend from church, Hudson Kendrick.
Visitation with family and friends will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at Colbert Memorial Chapel, Highway 43, Tuscumbia. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 11, lying in state 2-3 p.m., at Highland Park Church of Christ in Muscle Shoals, with Larry Davenport and John McMath officiating.
Because of his love and duty to his country, Sam will be buried with full military honors at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo at 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 12.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to one of the following: the Highland Park Youth Group at Highland Park Church of Christ, Mars Hill Bible School or Heritage Christian University.
Colbert Memorial Chapel of the Shoals will be directing.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Nancy Griffin
July 31, 2010
Faye, words cannot start to say what we feel for you and your family. Kenny and I live in Fl and were in Co for the summer , read this online.
We still think of Bill and his arrowheads from years ago.
Thinking of you Nancy and Kenny Griffin
Jennifer Roberts
July 21, 2010
Cayron, you and Cameron and still on my mind, in my heart and in my prayers every day. I can't express how deeply sorry I am. If there is ever anything I can do for you, it would be my pleasure to do it. It is obvious that you have so many great friends and family that you will be greatly supported during this time of grief.
Susan Huff
July 20, 2010
Mrs. Mann and Cameron,
I'm very, very sorry to have heard of your great loss of Sammy. I'm also sorry for the unwanted and unwelcome changes you both face in the days to come. God's best to you both as you move forward. As for Sammy, I remember his big, jovial spirit. He did love to laugh! He lite up a room and put smiles on faces and merriment in hearts.
Cayron Mann
July 15, 2010
Thank you everyone, for your memories, your prayers, and your continuous support of our family during this time. I have read every entry and I cherish the words you have written. I cannot thank you enough.
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Georgeannaq Rickard
July 13, 2010
Cayron, Cameron, Faye and Paul, Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time in your lives. Sam is going to be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. I have known Sam most of my life from Jackson Heights Church of Christ. Sam and my Dad would cut up and carry on with each other all the time. Heaven now has two more angels to watch over us all. Just remember all the good times you had together and cherish them always and it will get you through this difficult time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Scott and Georgeanna Echols Rickard and family.
Laura Peek
July 13, 2010
Cayron & Cameron,
It was my distinct pleasure to live across from you for going on 13 years. We've never had finer neighbors. We always knew,(and sometimes did), we could call on you a ride to church or to borrow an egg. It makes my heart hurt now to look across the road and to know that Sam is no longer with us in this life.
Cameron-- I remember the day your dad went to get you at the hospital, I was outside and he came over to tell me the news. He said "I've got to get back in just a minute to leave" then talked on for another 30-40 minutes. I've never seen another human so excited. You were the light of his life and I know that you'll honor his memory by becoming the fine young man he was raising you to be.
Cayron-- I know your heart will forever have an empty space because there will never be another like Sam.
My God grant you both the strength, grace and mercy to survive this horrific loss. You are in my heart and prayers...
Stephanie Clark
July 12, 2010
Cayron,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and Cameron are in my thoughts and prayers. You and Sammy will always hold a special place in my heart. I pray that God will give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Anne Stowe
July 12, 2010
Cayron, Cameron & family
My heart is broken along with yours. I was priviledged to work with him for 18 yrs at the courthouse. He was such a blessing to me and everyone.I loved him dearly and will miss him forever. God has taken the best and it is our loss.My prayers are with you.
July 12, 2010
Cayron, our heart and prayers are with you during this time. Sammy was a good friend who I always enjoyed talking to. Faye and I worked at Castner Knott years ago when I first met Sammy. If we can be of any help, please call.
Mike and Janice Curtis and family
Tamea Franks
July 12, 2010
Cayron, My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to you and Cameron. Sammy was a special person, with special kindness that touched us all.
Tammy Franks, and Family.
Sheron Kirby
July 12, 2010
Cayron....my heart and prayers are with you and your family!
Harold Letson
July 12, 2010
Cayron and Cameron and to all of Sam's family: I am so saddened by your loss and will keep you all in my prayers. I was in C Company with Sammy and was in Iraq with him. While at FT Campbell we grew close. I was his "barber". Sammy was one of those persons that you knew you liked him the first minute you met him! He had a sharp wit and great sense of humor and enough optomism to encourage the whole unit when we were discouraged. I think it was the Saturday Morning before we deployed, Sammy had taken a busload of us to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. When we started back he jokingly said "Let's just head home. We could be there before anyone missed us and an Article 15 split 15 ways wouldn't be that much." We all got a laugh out of that. I am a much better person for having known Sammy. The world was a better place when he was in it, but I thank God that Sammy was a Christian and I'll get to see him again.
Brent Smith
July 12, 2010
Cayron we just wanted to let you know that we are praying for you & your family. Sam was a wonderful christian to be around. We will never forget all of those Acappella singings especially the Acappella Mission trips to Washington & Hawaii!! In Him,
Marcel Black's office and North Alabama Abstract & Guaranty Co.
July 11, 2010
Thoughts and prayers go out to Sammy's family and loved ones. Everyone at both Marcel Black's office and North Alabama Abstract & Guaranty Co. worked with Sammy at one time or another and always found him to be a joy to work with and always helpful in anything we asked of him. May you find comfort and peace during the coming months.
Laura Hubbard Aldridge
July 11, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Sammy was a cheerful and delightful person.
July 11, 2010
Kayron, we are so sorry for your loss. I did not have the privilege of knowing
Sam but I know you have a very special
family and I know you have a strong faith that will sustain you through this most difficult time.Please accept my prayers and deepest sympathies. Sandra Love Briggs and family.
Dan and Becky Boone
July 11, 2010
Cayron, I doubt you know us, but we wanted to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. Dan is a Florence lawyer that often had real estate questions in Colbert County and could always count on Sammy to help him out. He was a very special person and will be greatly missed. God Bless and be with you.
Doris Sugg
July 11, 2010
Cayron my heart is hurting for you my friend. Sam was just such a special person. Just cannot believe this has happened to your beautiful family, but I know how strong you are in your faith and God will sustain you. You will all be in my prayers. God Bless.
Brandy Cummings
July 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Sammy was such a wonderful person and will be missed very much.
July 11, 2010
Cayron and Cameron,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I only knew Sammy from Cub Scouts, he was always a cheerful and helping part of our troop. We will miss him!
Karen and JR Ligon
Betsy/ Tyler Barnett/ Greer
July 11, 2010
We are so very sorry. He was a very special person, and we are honored to have known him. We love you, Cameron and Cayron. Take care. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tyler Greer and Betsy Barnett
July 11, 2010
Sammy, will be greatly missed around the Court House. He was always cheerful and willing to help in anyway. My prayers are with
the family to get thur this time. No words can cure the hurt you are going through. THINKING OF YOU IN THIS TRYING TIME.
Rex Burleson, Colbert COUNTY COMMISSION
Tami Hunter Parker
July 10, 2010
I graduated the year after Sam. He always made me smile...always. Although I hadn't seen him for a long while, at least I knew he was around. I'll miss his presence on this earth and I will cherish what memories I have. Please accept my prayers and deepest sympathies.
Tammy Smallwood
July 10, 2010
Cayron, I am so sorry that you and your son are enduring such pain right now. Our family will be praying for you and Cameron. May God shower you with continuous blessings, Steve and Tammy Smallwood
Sharon Winter Borden
July 10, 2010
I went to high school with Sam,it saddens me that he has passed away
Judy Smith
July 10, 2010
Sammy had the brighest smile every time I saw him at the courthouse. He was a fine young man, and what a blessing to his wife, son, mom and other family members. His service to our country so that we can enjoy the freedom we have today is so admirable. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The Mann family will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.
John Lisby
July 10, 2010
Sammy was my battle buddy in Iraq. He made life so much easier while I was there. He is a great friend, I will miss him more than anyone will ever know. But knowing Sammy, heaven has a surprise coming to them. I know now when it rains, it will be from Sammy keeping all the other angels laughing so much they will be crying. I know his family will be missing a big part of their life. I'm sorry for their loss.
Bobby & Misty Hooper
July 10, 2010
Sammy was a true servant of Christ and it showed in everything he did. He had a heart that could be seen by anyone that knew him. Just talking with Sammy would brighten your day. Words cannot even begin to express how greatly Sammy will be missed. Our hearts and prayers are with you asking for God's strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Melissa Bailey, Planning Director
July 10, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with Sammy on various mapping projects during my tenure at NACOLG. He was full of life and his love for his family was evident.
My prayer is that the wonderful memories you have will sustain you in the coming days and bring you peace and comfort.
Nancy Stanfield
July 10, 2010
Cayron and Cameron, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy Stanfield and Tyler House family.
July 10, 2010
Faye and family, John and I are so sad to hear about Sammy's death. He was always so sweet and friendly to us where ever we ran into him. He was a gentle giant ,and a fine Christian man. I know that those things will help you all get through this time. We will remember you all in our prayers. John and Kathy Lawson
Juanita Hendrix Burnett
July 10, 2010
I graduated from Coffee High with Sam. We had several classes throughout our 4 yrs. He was always smiling and make you feel so good. It doesn't surprise me that he did so much with his life after high school. The world is a better place because of Sam. My prayers are with the family.
Karen Bramblett
July 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I graduated with Sam in 1983 and I believe we were in the band together. May Gods open arms surround your family and give you comfort.
Susan Kimbrell-McInnish
July 10, 2010
Sam and I went to school together from 7th grade all the way thru college. He was a kind, sweet, and fun-loving person. He never met a stranger. He could always make you smile. My prayers go out to you Cayron, Cameron, Faye and Paul. He will be missed.
Cory and Tanya Collins
July 10, 2010
We always drew encouragement from Sam. His faith, hope, and love were contagious. We will look forward to seeing him on the other side, thanks to our gracious Savior. We love each of you and pray for God's comfort.
Lee Ann Killian
July 10, 2010
I worked with Sammy for 2 years at the courthouse. never 1 time did i see him get angry with anyone,,and he always made us all smile and help us to feel better when we were down. it's a sad time here but Heaven is rejoicing. what a wonderful person Sammy was and loved by all who knew him. i pray for his mom, cayron & cameron.
Karen Grisham
July 10, 2010
Dear Faye and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Sammy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Hunt Grisham
Allison and Ashley Brewer
July 10, 2010
Cayron,
We are so sorry to hear the of your loss. You and Sam have been a great encouragement to both of us over the years and y'all are two people that we will always hold close to our hearts. We pray that you will find some comfort during this time. Our prayers are with your family.
Regina Brewer
July 10, 2010
Cayron I am so very sorry to here of your loss. Please no that you, Cameron and your family are in my thought and prayers. May GODS love and angels surround you during this difficult time.
Regina Brewer
Jane Phillips
July 10, 2010
Cayron and Cameron: I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and take care of you.
Jim and Carole Dabbs
July 10, 2010
Cayron,Cameron, and family,
Words cannot express the sympathy we extend to you today. We are saddened and will miss Sammy tremendously. In Christian love. Jim, Carole, Andrew, and Matthew Dabbs
July 10, 2010
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with the strength you need during this time.
Clint, Suzanne, and Sawyer Blankenship (Tuscumbia)
Glenn & Pam Greer
July 10, 2010
Our hearts are sadend by the news of Sam's passing. He is in good hands. Our prayers and thoguhts are with you and Cameron. May God grant you peace in only the way He can.
Luanna Poag
July 10, 2010
Sam and I graduated from Coffee together and had several classes at UNA together. I will always remember Sam as a sweetheart. My prayers go out to his family for their loss. Sam will be missed by many people.
Mabeth Nix
July 10, 2010
Kayron, Cameron, Faye, and Paul, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I dont know anyone who ever knew Sam that did not like him. He was very kind, pleasant, fun-loving, and always had a smile. He was so proud of his son and loved his wife and mother dearly. I will keep you all in my prayers that God will provide comfort and strength for you all. May you always feel the love that Sam had for you all.
Carla Weaver
July 10, 2010
I was sad to hear the news about Sammy. I hadnt seen him since college until a few months ago, what a great guy and always nice to everyone. He will be missed by all. Prayers to his family and friends.
cheryl medley
July 10, 2010
cayron and cameron so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers
cheryl medley
Beverly Curtis Foust
July 10, 2010
My deepest sympathy to you, Cayron, & family. My prayers are with all of you during this time.
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