On Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, our heavenly father called Samuel Holmes, 89, home to rest from his labor. Affectionately known as "Shorty," he was born on Jan. 3, 1927, in Lee County, to the late Mattie Mickens and Lazarus Holmes.
A longtime fixture on Main Street, he worked at Hill Printing Co. and was employed by Capitol department store and Brody's department store for many years. Being well known around town, he became the first subject in local artist Susan Kolpack's painting series "Sumter Smiles." Even though short in stature, Samuel was a giant in his work ethic, dedication to a gentleman's appearance, love for his family and especially his love for the Lord. He was looked up to and called "Daddy" by many in the neighborhood. His motto was "Do the right thing." Always seen in a suit or dress shirt and slacks topped off with a fedora, he didn't own jeans. Never really retiring, he worked until 2013 when his health no longer allowed him to do the work he took such pride in doing.
He was married to the late Sue Lee Brisbon Holmes. He was a longtime member of Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church. Sam was a loving father and grandfather who passed out butter rum Life Savers or candy and loved to eat soft mints and Milky Way candy bars.
Saddened by his death, but comforted by cherished memories are: sons, Sammie Lee (Nita) Holmes, Herbert (Nancy) Holmes and Isaac Jenkins, all of Sumter; daughters, Barbara Crim of Wedgefield, Marilyn Holmes of the home and Wendy (William) Dinkins of Sumter; adopted son, Nathaniel Gipson; adopted daughters, Debra Simon and Altomeaze Britman; two sisters-in-law, Inez Chester and Janie Jamison; special friend, Louise Washington; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loving relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life: Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church, 1407 Jamestown Road, Bishopville, with the Rev. Julia V. Sanders, pastor, eulogist, and the Rev. Dr. Mary Harvin presiding.
Interment: Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church cemetery.
These services have been entrusted to the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
A longtime fixture on Main Street, he worked at Hill Printing Co. and was employed by Capitol department store and Brody's department store for many years. Being well known around town, he became the first subject in local artist Susan Kolpack's painting series "Sumter Smiles." Even though short in stature, Samuel was a giant in his work ethic, dedication to a gentleman's appearance, love for his family and especially his love for the Lord. He was looked up to and called "Daddy" by many in the neighborhood. His motto was "Do the right thing." Always seen in a suit or dress shirt and slacks topped off with a fedora, he didn't own jeans. Never really retiring, he worked until 2013 when his health no longer allowed him to do the work he took such pride in doing.
He was married to the late Sue Lee Brisbon Holmes. He was a longtime member of Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church. Sam was a loving father and grandfather who passed out butter rum Life Savers or candy and loved to eat soft mints and Milky Way candy bars.
Saddened by his death, but comforted by cherished memories are: sons, Sammie Lee (Nita) Holmes, Herbert (Nancy) Holmes and Isaac Jenkins, all of Sumter; daughters, Barbara Crim of Wedgefield, Marilyn Holmes of the home and Wendy (William) Dinkins of Sumter; adopted son, Nathaniel Gipson; adopted daughters, Debra Simon and Altomeaze Britman; two sisters-in-law, Inez Chester and Janie Jamison; special friend, Louise Washington; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loving relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life: Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church, 1407 Jamestown Road, Bishopville, with the Rev. Julia V. Sanders, pastor, eulogist, and the Rev. Dr. Mary Harvin presiding.
Interment: Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church cemetery.
These services have been entrusted to the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
On Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, our heavenly father called Samuel Holmes, 89, home to rest from his labor. Affectionately known as "Shorty," he was born on Jan. 3, 1927, in Lee County, to the late Mattie Mickens and Lazarus Holmes.
A longtime fixture on Main Street, he worked at Hill Printing Co. and was employed by Capitol department store and Brody's department store for many years. Being well known around town, he became the first subject in local artist Susan Kolpack's painting series "Sumter Smiles." Even though short in stature, Samuel was a giant in his work ethic, dedication to a gentleman's appearance, love for his family and especially his love for the Lord. He was looked up to and called "Daddy" by many in the neighborhood. His motto was "Do the right thing." Always seen in a suit or dress shirt and slacks topped off with a fedora, he didn't own jeans. Never really retiring, he worked until 2013 when his health no longer allowed him to do the work he took such pride in doing.
He was married to the late Sue Lee Brisbon Holmes. He was a longtime member of Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church. Sam was a loving father and grandfather who passed out butter rum Life Savers or candy and loved to eat soft mints and Milky Way candy bars.
Saddened by his death, but comforted by cherished memories are: sons, Sammie Lee (Nita) Holmes, Herbert (Nancy) Holmes and Isaac Jenkins, all of Sumter; daughters, Barbara Crim of Wedgefield, Marilyn Holmes of the home and Wendy (William) Dinkins of Sumter; adopted son, Nathaniel Gipson; adopted daughters, Debra Simon and Altomeaze Britman; two sisters-in-law, Inez Chester and Janie Jamison; special friend, Louise Washington; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loving relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life: Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church, 1407 Jamestown Road, Bishopville, with the Rev. Julia V. Sanders, pastor, eulogist, and the Rev. Dr. Mary Harvin presiding.
Interment: Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church cemetery.
These services have been entrusted to the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
A longtime fixture on Main Street, he worked at Hill Printing Co. and was employed by Capitol department store and Brody's department store for many years. Being well known around town, he became the first subject in local artist Susan Kolpack's painting series "Sumter Smiles." Even though short in stature, Samuel was a giant in his work ethic, dedication to a gentleman's appearance, love for his family and especially his love for the Lord. He was looked up to and called "Daddy" by many in the neighborhood. His motto was "Do the right thing." Always seen in a suit or dress shirt and slacks topped off with a fedora, he didn't own jeans. Never really retiring, he worked until 2013 when his health no longer allowed him to do the work he took such pride in doing.
He was married to the late Sue Lee Brisbon Holmes. He was a longtime member of Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church. Sam was a loving father and grandfather who passed out butter rum Life Savers or candy and loved to eat soft mints and Milky Way candy bars.
Saddened by his death, but comforted by cherished memories are: sons, Sammie Lee (Nita) Holmes, Herbert (Nancy) Holmes and Isaac Jenkins, all of Sumter; daughters, Barbara Crim of Wedgefield, Marilyn Holmes of the home and Wendy (William) Dinkins of Sumter; adopted son, Nathaniel Gipson; adopted daughters, Debra Simon and Altomeaze Britman; two sisters-in-law, Inez Chester and Janie Jamison; special friend, Louise Washington; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loving relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life: Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church, 1407 Jamestown Road, Bishopville, with the Rev. Julia V. Sanders, pastor, eulogist, and the Rev. Dr. Mary Harvin presiding.
Interment: Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church cemetery.
These services have been entrusted to the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
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