Sammie Anderson was born on March 26, 1935 in Sumter, SC to the late Frank and Josephine Walker Anderson. He departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his residence in Wedgefield, SC, after being strong and fighting a hard battle of illness.

Sammie was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was a farmer, landscaper, loving father, grandfather, and devoted husband until his wife's death. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

He leaves to cherish his memories six daughters: Catherine Anderson (Andrew) of Jersey City, NJ, Delores Moody (George), Betty (Herman) Wright, Lucille Anderson, Loria (Erwin) China, and Dorothy Conyers all of Wedgefield, SC; nineteen grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a devoted friend, Calvin Brooks; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Sammie was preceded in death by his wife, Louellen Anderson; two sons, James "Tootsie" Anderson and Sammie Anderson, Jr.; two grandson, Erwin Anderson and James Anderson, Jr.; six sisters: Juanita Johnson, Irene Brown, Matilda Smith, Marie Benson, Jessie Jennings, and Mary Brown; and six brothers: Frankie, Warren, Hardy, Jessie, George, and Hosie Anderson.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, April 19, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Anderson will be placed in the church on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 3pm for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 4pm on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 S. Salem Avenue Sumter, SC 29150, with Apostle Sylvester Francis Officiating.

Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the home, 63A Sally Street Wedgefield, SC 29168.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.