Jerry S. Sammons

Jerry Sammons Obituary

Jerry S. Sammons - SAVANNAH - Jerry Sage Sammons, 73, of Savannah, Georgia, died Wednesday afternoon, December 30, 2009, at his home. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late D. Gary Sammons and the late Lessie Buchan Sammons. Jerry was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church and was a United States Army veteran having served as a paratrooper with the Airborne Rangers. He retired as a conductor for the Seaboard Coastline. Jerry also authored several books. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Clifton Sammons and his brother, Ted Sammons. Surviving are his son, David A. Sammons of Savannah, Georgia; three grandchildren, Robert Allen Sammons, Summer Noel Sammons and Amber Lilly Sammons; one great-granddaughter, Emsley Sammons, and his step-father, Sam Smith of Savannah, Georgia. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o'clock Monday at Gamble Funeral Service, 410 Stephenson Avenue. The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the graveside, Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park - East, conducted by The Reverend Dr. Terry L. Johnson. Remembrances: The family suggests flowers or memorials to Independent Presbyterian Church - Post Office Box #9266, Savannah, Georgia 31412-9266. Please share your thoughts about Jerry and his life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com . Savannah Morning News January 3, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Dec. 31, 2009 to Jan. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Sammons

10 Entries

Karri and Brittany Farrow

January 5, 2010

Dear Robbie, We are SO sorry for your loss! Please know that your POPS is no longer suffering and is at peace with our Lord Jesus Christ. You and your family are very much in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you find peace and confort knowing that POPS is in heaven. He will always be watching over you and your family. Please know that God will give you strength to carry on. We LOVE you very much! Love Always, Aunt Karri and Brittany

Henry White

January 4, 2010

Dear Robbie,
I am so sorry to hear about your POPS. He was a good soul and a fine man.I know you are hurting! I am praying for you & also for your family.God knows our pain and suffering & Jerry Sammons is with JESUS,our Lord!!! He has taken away Pops' pain & one day I know you will see him again in God's house. Your POPS wants you to carry on and raise your beautiful family!!Love them,love God & do your best to show your good and kind ways,and you will ALWAYS make your Pops proud!! God Bless you, Robbie!
Your Friend,
Henry White

Dana Saufley

January 4, 2010

Robbie, I'm so so sorry for your loss and know that your heart is aching. I ask that the Lord surround you with peace and that day by day your heart heals. We love you.
Love Uncle Matt, Aunt Dana and Madeline.

Howard Spiva

January 3, 2010

I am sorry for your family's loss. I wish you peace and good memories.

Bob & Mary Ann Coleman

January 2, 2010

Robbie, we are so sorry for the loss of your Papa Jerry. You were definitely an important part of his life. We know you will miss him much. We love you very much and are always here for you. Love, Mama & Papa C.

Wayne and May Disher

January 2, 2010

To the family of Jerry Sammons:

Jerry and I go back many years to the point of the old Francis Bartow days off Augusta Avenue. His brother Teddy and I were the best of friends during this period. No matter where you looked, you saw Jerry. He was truly an amazing character that was only surpassed by his strong will of kindness toward others. His dedication toward our democracy was unwavering. In the true sense of the word he was an American patriot. He will be missed immensely.

I love you Robbie xoxo, Mom

January 2, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Zack Farrow

January 1, 2010

Robbie, I am very sorry you lost your Papa Jerry. He was a good man and he loved you a bunch! I am here if you need me Bubba. Love, Zack

Dianne Farrow

January 1, 2010

Our sympathy and prayers go out to David and also our son,Jerry's grandson Robbie.Robbie, Pops loved you more than he loved anyone. He lived for you & he wouldn't have had it any other way! He did everything (in his kind of way)to give you the opportunities to become a man. Now, you must use some of his wisdom to help yourself in your life. We are sorry you lost your Pops,Robbie & will miss him tremendously.Believe that he is watching over you! Always know I am here for you and we love you forever & a day, son! XOXO, Mom,Daddy K & Zack. Godspeed Papa Jerry!

Marsha Jividen (Sammons)

December 31, 2009

David, I am very sorry about your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

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