Samuel Lee Burchfield

Samuel Lee Burchfield obituary, Sumter, SC

Samuel Lee Burchfield

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Samuel Burchfield Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory on Jul. 26, 2025.

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Samuel Lee Burchfield, 61, died Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home.
Born June 22, 1964, in Sumter. He was a son of the late Samuel H. Burchfield and the late Lucy E.M. Burchfield.
Surviving are three sons, Jason Mcleod, Ryan Hodge of Sumter, Kalen Hodge of Linwood, WA; two sisters, Sue Craver and Shelby Gardener (Michael); and two brothers, Jerry Burchfield (Tia) and Timmy Burchfield (Mickey) all of Sumter; numerous nieces and nephew; and his spouse Cheryl Burchfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Martha Riles.
Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Howell officiating.
Family will receive friends following the memorial service.
Memorials may be made to the Sumter United Ministries, 36 S. Artillery Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 or to the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.

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221 Broad Street, Sumter, SC

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