Sammie Coleman was born in Sumter County on November 11, 1951 to Ellen Coleman and the late Harold Coleman. He departed this life on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey, Sumter.

He was the third of four children. Sammie was educated in Sumter County Public Schools and became a skilled carpenter under the guidance of Mr. Daniel McGhaney. Throughout his life, he had numerous jobs but always returned to his beloved carpentry.

Although Sammie never married, he was the loving father of three daughters. He was a helpful friend, a fun-loving and doting uncle, a loving and caring grandfather and a loving and helpful brother and son.

Sammie was known for his friendliness, easy-going personality and smiling face. He was also known for his willingness to pull up a chair at any table for a good meal. In his later years, he came to know Christ as his personal savior and studied God's word in order to change his life.

He leaves to cherish his memory: three beautiful daughters, Latoya Shawndra' Gadson, Angela Monique Ricks, and Rosalynd Niesha Witherspoon; a loving mother, Ellen G. Coleman; a brother, Harold (Shirley) Coleman; two sisters, Minnie Marie Coleman and Mary Ellen King; a special sister/cousin, Linda Houck-Leneau; a special uncle/cousin, James Louis Glisson; seven grandchildren, Jonathan W.S. Gadson, Dai'ja A.N. Ricks, Jordan L. Gadson, Jaylon C. J. Gadson, Jayvon R. Gadson, Bailey W. DeWey, and Da'vieon A.N. Ricks; two uncles, James Houck and John Glisson; four aunts, Ruth Clyburn, Ruth Jackson, Emma Garrison, Della (Johnnie) Davis ; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by: his father, Harold Coleman; a brother-in-law, Frankie King; six uncles, John Coleman, Israel Houck, Clarence Gilbert, Alfred Mackey, Willie Hargrove and Chinia Jackson; six aunts, Betty Glisson, LouEthel Harris, Mattie Lee, Ruth Houck, Katie Mackey, Elzona Gilbert and Annie Mae Hargrove; and a grand nephew, Tywione Coleman. Sammie will be missed by all who knew him.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 3-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Coleman will be placed in the church on Saturday, April 9 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11 am at Canty Memorial Church of God In Christ, 873 Woodcrest St, Sumter, SC with Elder Eugene Canty, Officiating.

Interment will follow in Smith Cemetery.

Family will be receiving friends at the home 665 Duffie Drive, Wedgefield, SC.