Brother Sammie Lee "Boot" Washington, Sr., the son of the late Buster Wilson and Ann Bell Washington, was born in Sumter County on December 25, 1943. He was reared by his grandmother, the late Sylvia "Lumpie" Washington. He departed this life on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey, after a brief illness.

Brother Washington was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Sister Martha Mae Washington. He is the father of six children.

Brother Washington attended the public schools of Sumter County.

He was a devoted lifetime member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, where he was baptized. He faithfully served his church in many capacities including: a leader of the Gospel Choir, Senior Choir, Past Chairman of the United Methodist Men, and a member of the Trustee Board. He served with joy and enthusiasm. Brother Washington was a long time Trustee of the Mayesville Community Cemetery Association.

Brother Washington was a man of dignity, who was always willing to lend a helping hand. We will miss his smile and presence.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: six sons: Sammie (Edna) Washington, Jr. of Mayesville, SC, Alfred (Min. Jeanie) Washington of Radcliff, KY, Marcus (Tina) Washington of Columbia, SC, Randy (Barbara) Washington, Bryon Rhames, adn Elijah Toney all of Sumter, SC; two sisters, Sylvia (Jeffrey) Scrivens of Baltimore, MD and Annie Mae Benjamin of Sumter, SC; four sisters-in-law: Paulette (David) Lemon, Victoria Jacobs, Sandra Rhames, and Mary Ann Rhames all of Sumter, SC; two brothers-in-law, Clarence Rhames III of Sumter, SC and Floyd (Charlene) Rhames of Columbus, GA; one brother in Christ, Bobby Muldrow; twenty-two grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Washington will be placed in the church on Friday, August 25, 2018 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Friday, August 25, 2018 at St. Mark United Methodist Church 129 N Main Street E Mayesville, SC with Pastor Franklin Garrett Officiating.

Interment will follow in Mayesville Community Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the home, 4175 Third Street Mayesville, SC.