Samuel Ellison, was born the sixth of ten children to the union of Johnny and Jannie Ellison on January 8, 1933 in Summerton, SC. He was called home January 12, 2019.

Sam, as he was affectionately called by many and "Uncle Sammy" by his nephews and nieces, accepted Christ at an early age. Being a member of Union Station AME Church, he showed much commitment while serving as a Trustee and choir member.

With just an 11th grade education, he mastered everything he put his hands to do.  Sam was a brick mason, plumber, and a carpenter. There was nothing he could not build or was afraid to try, but mostly he was a master in touching people's hearts and making them laugh. If it wasn't his kind words of wisdom, then it was his endless generosity that affected most people: countless times doing work for people and charging them little to nothing at all.

Sam work for over 20 years at Tastykake Baking Company in Philadelphia, PA, retiring over 25 years ago. Along with his devoted of 65 years, Ida Mae Ellison, Sam then moved back to Sumter, SC, where they lived out the rest of their blessed life together.

Samuel leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved wife, Ida Mae Ellison; four children: Clara (Ricky), Kenneth, twins Alfred (Denise) and Alfreda (Marvin); five grandchildren: Erica, Brandon, Quentin, Quincy, and Jerrell; five sisters: Vashtie, Mary, Ruth, Mattie, and Jannie; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends whom all join the family in sharing the grief caused by his departure, but rejoice that he is resting with the Lord.

He was preceded in death by a son, Sam, Jr.; two brothers, Henry and Sylvester; and two sisters, Francis and Carrie.

Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Ellison will be placed in the church on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 12pm for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Union Station AME Church 945 S. Main Street Sumter, SC 29150, with Rev. Dr. Phil Flowers, Pastor, Officiating.

Family will receive friends at 2800 Browning Ridge Drive Sumter, SC 29154.