Earl Sams

Earl Sams, 86, of Gastonia, passed away June 6, 2012, at Alexandria Place, Gastonia. He was born August 2, 1925 in Gaston County, son of the late Cloyd Sams and Illa Dry Sisk. Mr. Sams was a member of First Wesleyan Church, Bessemer City. He was a US Navy and Coast Guard Veteran. A funeral service will be held 1:30 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd., Gastonia, officiated by Rev. Dick Whitener. The family will receive friends 12:30 - 1:30 pm prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia. He is survived by: sons, Michael S. Sams Sr. and wife, Rachel of Gastonia, Tim Sams of Gastonia, Jimmy Sams and wife, Melody of Dallas, Earl Sams of Gastonia, Perry Sams of Gastonia, Bill Womack of NC; daughters, Jean Dedmond Evans and husband, Butch of Weddington, NC, Pam Wyatt of Gastonia; brothers, Don, Oscar, Larry, Wayne and Clifford Sisk; sisters, Joyce Jones, Gwen Lyman, Elizabeth S. Jones; fourteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: his wife of 48 years, Martha Dedmond Sams; granddaughter, Ashley Marie Sams; brothers, Terry and Jack Sisk. Memorials may be sent to New Vision Ministries, 661 Clarks Creek Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28093. Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com