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Dec.G.Edwards
December 11, 2023
GOD Bless!!! Sams Man I always Loved and respected You Brother.And I am Sorry what happened.
Johana Horning
December 21, 2020
I met Tony many many years ago. It was always nice running into him as we would from time to time. When I think Tony first thing that comes to me is, He was just a good guy he really was, I'll miss him, Im very sorry for your loss, the worlds loss.
deborah woodall
December 20, 2020
rest in peace my friend ,condolesent from the woodall family
Cheryl Harper-Davis
December 20, 2020
Robert(Porky) so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. We sure had good times back in the day. Wayne will definitely be missed! Praying for your family
Cheryl Harper-Davis
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Percy L Thompson
December 19, 2020
I send my Condolence to the Sams Family. Wayne and Robert were like big brothers to me, who watched over me while growing up in the projects. Their Mother Mrs. D was a second mother to me. I have nothing but love for this whole family and Wayne will be greatly missed by all.
Rhoden Memorial Home
December 19, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Joseph Leon Hamilton
December 19, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joseph Leon Hamilton
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Bobby Prince Sr.
December 19, 2020
My deepest sympathy, and Condolences goes out to the Family members of Tony Sams. My brother "Smitty" Michael Prince called Sam "Porken Bean" that became a Nickname for some of Sam's friends. I would always call him Porken Bean! He knew you was from the Eastside to know him by that name!
Love you! Porken Bean!!! You Rest in Peace! God Bless you all!!!
Tony and Smitty are together again! Bobby Prince Sr. & Family
Gina
December 18, 2020
Thoughts & prayers to all the family and friends. Tony will be deeply missed by all of us at KC’s 3rd Base. He sure did love the game of pool.
The Edwards Family
December 18, 2020
To the family,
There is so much that could said about Wayne. He was like family to us. Please accept our condolences and prayers during this difficult time. He will truly be missed.
Charles Sykes
December 18, 2020
My deepest condolences goes out to the Sams family i have lost a dear an true friend you will never be forgotten R.I.H. BOSTON
Deacon Edwards
December 18, 2020
GOD Bless!!! To Thee Sams Family. Anthony W. (Sams) . We that grew up with him called him Sams. A friend someone you could get along with. A Heck of an Athlete in All Sports a Leader a Man that we will miss but never forgotten. Deacon Edwards and Family
Emmett Tolbert
December 18, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Charles Hyde
December 17, 2020
I know him by just Sams a good dude hadn't seen him in a while rest easy my brother.
Annette M Gilchrist
December 17, 2020
Anthony was a great person I've known him as Wayne for over forty years he has always been a brother to me if you needed him he would always be there for you he had a lot of love in his heart to share he will be truly missed my love and prayers go out to the family my God watch over you in your time of need.
Mike Blash
December 17, 2020
We grew up together, lived next door for many years, done many things together, my heart is broken, my prayers go out to the family , May God be with you all doing this time of grief. God Bless you all.
Rodney DeFago
December 17, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.R.I.P❤ TONE❤
Golina
December 17, 2020
Robert and Wanda I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my Prayers.
Glen Gilchrist
December 17, 2020
Love and condolences to the Sams family, we have always been like family and I am praying that we all have the strength to get through this. God bless us all
Ollie Eric Hope
December 17, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.We have all liked him He was a very good person
Dan&Kelly
December 17, 2020
Uncle Tony you were such a polite man and left a true legacy. Although we didn’t know you as well as others we are honored to have known you. Your presence in our bar was such a pleasure. You put a smile on everyone’s face. You will truly be missed. We are saddened of such a tragedy. D&K Bar was honored to have you! Danny&Kelly ❤ Prayers to the family for peace and comfort
Aaron D Phinnessee
December 17, 2020
MY PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO TOSHIA & THE REST OF THE FAMILY RIH SAMS YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED
LOVE THE PHINNESSEE & MITCHELL FAMILY
Natashia Stevens
December 17, 2020
Pops may your spirit shine bright and watch over your babies.. would of never imagined writing this so early but we never know when its our time to go. I will always keep my memories dear and near. Will always remain a sister to my bestie your first born.. love you always Sams!! Never Gone Just Moving On!!!
Lynn Stalder
December 17, 2020
Customers come and go but some stay to become good, loyal friends. Tony was the poster child for both. I’m fairly certain that he will be missed by everyone at Lynn’s. We were privileged to know him.
Cassandra Gladney
December 17, 2020
To our Sams Family: We’re so saddened to hear about the passing of our dear cousin Wayne (Tony). Our thoughts and prayers for you all. We love you all. From your North Carolina family.
lisa d paige
December 17, 2020
Would like to send my sympathy and condolences out to the family knew Wayne from north akron days
Lawanda Revere
December 17, 2020
My deepest Sympathy, Condolences, Comfort and Prayers to the family. To you Sam's thank you for the laughs and good times you will forever be missed! With love little Wanda
Debbie Thornburg
December 17, 2020
Tony I will always remember your smile! It would light up a room! Too young my friend! God has you in his loving arms! Until we meet again, rest my friend!
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