Samuel Ray "Sam" Dennison

Samuel Ray "Sam" Dennison obituary

Samuel Ray "Sam" Dennison

Samuel Dennison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Summerville - Samuel Ray "Sam" Dennison, 67, beloved husband of 48 years to Theresa Gayle Gregory Dennison, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born October 30. 1957, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was a son of the late Bobby Ray Dennison and the late Phyllis Gayle Cline Dennison. He was a retired Clients Relations Manager with National Linen Service.

He is survived by his wife; a son Kyle Dennison of Summerville; a special granddaughter, Cameron Dennison; two brothers, Jeff Dennison (Dana) of Atlanta, GA, Chris Dennison (Kelly) of Franklin, KY; a sister, Anita Thomas; a daughter in law, Heather Dennison of Summerville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Kimberly Dawn Paige.

Memorial Services will be private.

Memorials may be made to the family in care of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, 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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