Sam Washington

Sam Washington obituary

Sam Washington

Sam Washington Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Westside Funeral Home - Palmetto on Jan. 8, 2026.
Sam Washington was born on September 3, 1945, to the late Sam and Alice Washington. He answered the call of the lord on December 31, 2025.

Sam's legacy lives on in the hearts of those who loved him, the lives he touched, and the memories he left behind. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Alice Washigton, and two grandchildren.

Sam leaves to cherish his memories: children, Reginald Washington, Sam J. Washington (Lavonne), Gwendolyn Generette (Derrick) of Walterboro, SC and Gregory Washington (Rashanda); grandchildren, Raegina Washington, Sherry Washington, Nathan Bonlomne, Latoria Robinson Keshawna Robinson, Terrell Washington, David Robinson, Sam L Washington, Elijah Washington, Jakayla Washington, Jasmine James, Latoya Taylor, Chandley Morrison, Gregory T. Washington, Jr., Dominque N. Washington, Teirra D. Washington, Demario T. Washington, Tydarius G. Washington, Tevin Washington, and Tamaria Washington; and great-grands, Ahmad James Jamizah Williams, Jasmine Williams, Jamari Williams, Jaziz Williams, Ja'lani Washington, Riley Washington, Brooke, Kobe, Kyree, Journey, Ra'nylah, Reielle, Layani, Symere, and Zion.

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