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Samuel Davis Obituary
Chief Samuel E. Red Hawk Davis passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011. Born in Columbia, he was a son of Joyce Marie Bessinger Davis LePage and the late Albert Earl Davis. He was a traditional Elder in Native American Culture, a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.
Surviving in addition to his beloved wife of 33 years, Serena Davis of Columbia, are his mother, Joyce Marie Davis LePage (Roger) of Columbia; sons, Samuel Tyler Satanta Davis (Amanda) of West Columbia, Shirey Dakota James Davis of Columbia; daughter, Sarah Martin (JJ) of Lexington; six grandchildren, Hannah Sullivan, Leah Martin, Haley Sullivan, Tyson Davis, Ariel Davis and Trenton Davis; sisters, Janice Marie Mozingo (Bill) of Myrtle Beach, Wanda Ann Walters (Greg Sr.) of Lexington, and Rebecca Diane Pappas (Chuck Sr.) of West Columbia; brother, Richard Lone Wolf Davis of Columbia. He was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Edward Davis.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Davis
Gabriel Kingsley
November 9, 2011
My heart goes out to you Trina and to the children and I know its hard but I hope you find your strength during this great loss. Wynonna and I send you all great love and warm hugs.
Renee Ivey
November 7, 2011
Thank you for being a friend. A true, warm and giving, genuine friend. You inspired me and informed me with the plight of the native american. You gave me wonderful images, stories, and music about your people that I would have never known about otherwise. I thank you for the laughs, the games, your humbleness and your ability to be brave and speak out against injustice. I will miss you terribly and am heartbroken. My deepest sympathies to your wife, your children and grandchildren, your family. May your spirit soar and watch over us all as the wind beneath our wings. God bless you Styx. Be at peace. -Renee Ivey and family.
Dionna Reilly
November 7, 2011
My heart is broken I never meant you in person, the chats on facebook we had were amazing my wise friend, may spirit soar free. Dionna Reilly
Sherri Giles
October 26, 2011
My Dear FRIEND! Words can not express my sorrow but I place them with wonderful experiences we shared together. I will treasure your memories with the personal items you made for me with your hands and heart.. I will forever continue to talk of you! I know we will meet again. No one will ever replace YOU. . . Chief Red Hawk - Sherri Giles (Columbia, S.C.
Shunta Cha Deerchaser
October 10, 2011
Travel well into your next life, send your wisdom to all of us still here. Shunta Cha Deerchaser ,Waccamaw Tribe,Aynor s.c.
mariann jumper harsey
October 8, 2011
God bless you sammy I will never forget you all of my days
Ruth Davis
October 7, 2011
If someone is really lucky, they are blessed with the friendship of a very special person. Styx was definately that to me ~ Rest in Blessed Peace, my friend and mentor, untill we meet in the hereafter.....
Trace Smith
October 7, 2011
Serena ?
My friend I am so so very sorry .... Cant believe it I have not been able to get on facebook until today and this is what I see ....
Words can not express how sad I am ...
He was a fantastic friend as you are hun
My only regret is I will never meet him not in this life anyway but now he can fly free and visit everywhere he always wanted to go only in body he is not here but in spirit he is everywhere
I have just rung Angie and she is also gutted and sends her love
I also send my love and a healing hug to you and your family until the day I can give it to you in person .... Stay strong angel
speak to you soon I will light a candle later so Sammy Red can find his way around
My love and thoughts are with you now and always Serena
speak soon
BIG HUGS Trace xx
Rick Miller
October 6, 2011
Trina, Tyler, and Dakota,
Pilamaya elo (thank you) for welcoming me into your home years ago to sing with you. I am very saddened to hear of Sam's Crossing. He was a very good man I am honored to have known him.
Tunkasila mia cin pilya le Tiwahe
nahan Ohola le waste' Wicasa
Wopila
(Grandfather, I wish to comfort this family and to Honor this Good Man)
Toksa (till we meet again)
October 6, 2011
Uncle Sam I know you are in a better place, My prayers go to the entire family, you will be missed. Love You,
Billy Wandering Wolf Mozingo
Between you and the Creator................
Denise Hall
October 5, 2011
Denise Hall
October 5, 2011
If we were sitting around a campfire...I would tell you the story of a man I met on facebook. We became friends.I would tell you how his wisdom,kindness and spirit had changed and enriched my life.Opened my eyes.....I would cry happy and sad tears while I told my story....I would look up into the night sky and smile for...."Some people move our souls to dance....
They awaken us to new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom........
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon.I have been truly blessed to have had that experience..~ ? ~ avy adanhdo ah lay tsugasawodv ah lay adadolisdi to the family...
Earlana logan poston
October 5, 2011
Trina ,sorry about your loss you are in my thoughts an prayers
Aleda Creel
October 5, 2011
Wakan Takan nici un...Rest in Peace Chief Davis...~+~
Terrie Keisler
October 5, 2011
My love and prayers go out to the entire Davis family at the loss of yet another beloved member. Many years of memories shared with this family have shown me their bravery and love. I truly wish I could take away the pain but only God can do that. Memories of Sammy go as far back as a small 6-year-old following us up Dubard street to school each morning. Our little follower became a great leader for a great family. Randy and I are praying for all of you. Love you Randy and Terrie Keisler
Laura Cummings
October 5, 2011
My condolences to the Davis family. I never got to meet Cunv Davis in person but could tell he was a kind man. Rest in peace.
October 5, 2011
may you rest in peace and may god set your spirit free.
with verry much love,
kayla talks with owls tidwell
Michael Iron Horse Matthews
October 5, 2011
Prayers for the family at this time.May the white wolf of peace and harmony Be with the family at this time.
Wanda Randall
October 4, 2011
Our prayers are with Sam's family and friends. May he be cradled in God's love.
October 4, 2011
We are sorry for your loss.
Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of SC.
V/C Andy Spell
Candi Watson
October 4, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you in prayers.Just remember that the angles are with you and always will be. May they keep your wrapped in their wings of comfort.
Barbara Morningstar Paul
October 4, 2011
I am so sad to hear of Sam's passing. I will always remember Sam and Trina's kindness and hospitality to me. Many prayers being sent up.
Jennifer Wilson
October 4, 2011
Praying for this entire family to be surrounded by God's love and presence
October 4, 2011
we give Honor to this blessed chief and send smoke and Honor Feathers to Creator in his memory Rev. Dr. Craig Talbot Sheild Bearer S.C.
Rhonda Benton-Boxwell
October 4, 2011
Trina, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time!
Jeannie Benton
October 4, 2011
Trina,I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband ,you and your family have our deepest sympathy on your loss,and we will be keeping all in our prayers..love ya honey..
David Wesley Ferguson
October 4, 2011
Sam was a true friend of the families. He will be dearly missed by us all. We all loved him so much. I express my deepest condolences and prayers to the entire family. We love you all.
Brenda Brazell
October 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debra Evans Judson
October 4, 2011
Thoughts and prayers for you all. So sad to hear this.
Evelyn Riley-Fisher
October 4, 2011
Our sympathies are with your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You will be greatly missed. Olympia won't be the same without you. God bless you. Paul D. Riley, Mark A. Riley, Phyllis Riley Goodwin, Evelyn Riley Fisher, and Mary Riley Lucas- Olympia neighborhood
Mark and Paul Riley
October 4, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time,and always.He is on a Great Journey now,and will be deeply missed.Olympia will never be the same without you Sam...
October 4, 2011
Uncle Sam you will be missed. Praying for you guys. Love ya'll. Ski Big Eagle Walters
Peggy Scott
October 4, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss, will have your family in our prayers..Peggy Scott, Vice-Chief, Santee Indian Organization
Rochelle Link
October 4, 2011
Trina,
May the Great Spirit hold you tight and fill your family's hearts with peace during this time..........until you see him again!
Many prayers are being sent up for you.
May the circle be unbroken!
Thinking of you and the family,
Rochelle
Shelia Bessinger
October 4, 2011
We will never forget what Sammy brought to our family through his devotion to Native American hetitage.He had fought at the State House level for our rights. We also learned a lot about out family roots, things a lot of us would probable not have known. I'm going to miss most of all is that big smile and his drums. Love you Sammy,Trina,Sara,Dakota,Tyler and the grandchildren, my prayers are and may God give you peace and comfort at this time. Aunt Shelia" Flickering Star" Bessinger
shelia bessinger
October 4, 2011
we will never forget what? sammy brought to our fagmily through his devotion to nativrre american hetitage.he had fought at the state house level for our rights. we also learned a lot about out family roots, things a lot of us would probable not have known. i'm going to miss most of all is that big smile and his drums. love you sammy,trina,sara,dakota,tyler and the grandchildren, my prayers are with you and may god give you peace and comfort at this time. aunt shelia" flickering star" bessinger
Virginia Alison
October 4, 2011
Life is the flash of a firefly in the night.
It is the breath of the buffalo in the winter.
It is the little shadow which runs across the grass
and loses itself in the sunset.
Rick Reher
October 4, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Yamassee Muskogee Nation of Florida
Chief Red Crow Thunderbird
October 4, 2011
May the Great Spirit spread her wings around Red Hawk and his beloved family and tribe.
Rebecca And Family
October 4, 2011
To A Great Brother,Uncle,and Great Uncle You will never be forgotten.
"Whenever the ocean meets the sky
There will be memories of you and I
When I look up at that sky so blue
all I see are visions of you."
Love You.
Leigh Anne Miller
October 4, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this trying time. I am so sorry for your loss and cannot imagine how difficult this is.
Will Goins
October 4, 2011
Pakachilu, Wanna, Ipis nisa, Awe'h, Tsuna, Cunv (Chief) Samuel E. Red Hawk Davis... Mak Mom(sin)Ma(naa)... AiSv Nv wa do hi ya do...to Unelanvhi udadolisdi...Witsatologi...Nihi e lo hi no do hi yi ge se s ti ... Blessings to you as you go on the "Holy Road". Certainly you fought a good fight, your course was run!...Sincere condolenses to the family, friends, tribe left behind. Donadagohvi, from Dr. Will Moreau Goins and the Eastern Cherokee, Southern Iroquois & United Tribes of South Carolina
kayla tidwell
October 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Yamassee (Muskogee) Nation
October 4, 2011
Our Divine love goes out to the Family of Chief Samuel Red Hawk Davis.
The Yamassee (Muskogee) Nation
mariann jumper harsey
October 4, 2011
my prayers are with the entire family at this time very fond and happy memories from younger years may god embrace you at this time and comfort you at this time he will be truly missed by all
James Cook
October 4, 2011
My prayers goes out to the family to the loss to childhood friend, may you get comfort and strength in these days ahead in Jesus name.
October 4, 2011
the Spirit of nature guides us all.
i am truly sorry for your loss
Marcy Hayden
October 4, 2011
You and your family have been a special part of mine and my brother's lives and we will always share memories of the wonderful times spent together and of those things passed down to us. We are here for you and are so sorry for your loss!
Shuler Harmon
October 4, 2011
May you find some comfort here in the arms of the angels. My thoughts are with you today, my second family. Always a sad day to lose someone so young and so vital.
Pam Stanley
October 4, 2011
Sarah, Please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Mary Elwine
October 4, 2011
My prayers and love to you and your family. I can not express the loss I feel over a wonderful Spirit. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jocelyn Celeste
October 4, 2011
May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.
Trace Smith
October 4, 2011
My thoughts are with you Serena and your family at this time going to miss a wonderful friend
~Connie Stidham
October 4, 2011
For a gallant spirit there can never be defeat.
For even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.
Linda Brown
October 3, 2011
You will always live in our hearts with special memories of happy times spent together.
Windy Whispering Wind Hair
October 3, 2011
My love and prayers are with you all.
Steve Sliverfox Davis
October 3, 2011
Words cannot express how I'm are feeling about the loss of my Native Brother,and my Chief, whom I give thanks for introducing me to my Native People and our cultures. May our spirits always walk together. (Cecevres) Chief of Councile Steve Silverfox Davis & Slient Thunder
October 3, 2011
Trina, i am so sorry,i wish there was something i could do but please if you need anything,please call me.my thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. love,leo and alice
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
October 4, 2011
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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