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1936
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2011
Sammy Grant Obituary
Deacon Sammy Lee Grant was born September 13, 1936, in Havana to the late Jessie and Sadie Brown Grant. He professed Christ at an early age and attended school in Gadsden County. Deacon Grant served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was joined in matrimony to Minnie Lee Dickey on September 28, 1963. He leaves to cherish his memory his lovely wife, Minnie L Grant; children, Minister Lorinzo Grant (Yolanda), Tangela Mosley (Willie), Valencia Powell (Prince), Carl Williams; devoted godchild, Glenda Ruff (Ben); sisters, Pearl Ellison (Henry), Letha Allen (David), 5 sisters-in-law; 3 brothers-in-law; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Six brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
Deacon Grant will lie in repose from 9:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday at Abbey Funeral Home. The funeral is 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Friendship AME Church, with interment at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. Online condolences at www.abbeyfh.com.
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Barbara "Bobbie" Geathers-Thomas
July 1, 2011
Alright Uncle Sammy, I'll see you on the other side. You have fought the good fight, You have finished the race, You have kept the faith. Thank you for all you did for me, my children, and grandchildren. There would be no us as we are without you and your wisdom. I love you "Old Man". You're in the best Hands now. God be THE Comforter to your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda Gamble
July 1, 2011
The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying good-bye for now to someone we love.
May today's sorrow give way
to the peace and comfort of God's love.
~Much Love Brenda Collins Gamble & Family
ONTARIO JONES
June 30, 2011
i will always love u grandad for all the life lessons u taught us and even the whoopings :) through us your legacy will live on!!!
Geraldine, Thomas
June 30, 2011
My Deepest Sympathy
-Niece Geraldine Thomas and Family
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Donna Ward
June 30, 2011
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
June 30, 2011
To the Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. God is a God of comfort and he will sustain you.
Remember to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord.
Lillie S. Pease
Havana. Florida
Janice Reed
June 30, 2011
In loving memory of Uncle Sammy. He will be deeply missed.
Janice Reed
June 30, 2011
In loving memory of Uncle Sammy. He will be missed.
Irene Ellison Clark
June 30, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
ELDER JOE AND ELLA COLSON AND FAMILY
June 30, 2011
PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!
your niece and cousin Linda Ellison
June 30, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rev. Gwen Carroll
June 30, 2011
May God continue to bless the Grant family in your hour of bereavment. Take comfort in knowing that Deacon Grant is now at peace and in God's hand.
Easter brown
June 30, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
OLIVIA JEFFERSON-SKINNER FAMILY
June 30, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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