"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4: 7-8

Mr. Sammy Reese, was born, March 9, 1952, to the late William and  Lydia Louvenia Reese of Florence County, South Carolina. In the late afternoon on Friday, February 21, 2025, he was called into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family.

Sammy received his formal education in the public schools of Florence County and graduated from Johnsonville High School with the class of 1971. After graduating, Sammy was employed by several companies including Wellman, Delta Mills, and most recently Conbraco where he retired from the workforce.

Sammy was a lifelong member of St. Mark AME Church where he served on several ministries including Junior Steward Board, Male Chorus, Assistant Sunday School Attendant, Sons of Allen, and the Usher Board. In his Masonic travels, Sammy served as the Past Master of Kingsburg Lodge #271.

He loved his family dearly and raved about his kids & grandkids all alike. Sammy enjoyed watching sports and was an enthusiastic Eagles fan. He had a passion for photography, you could find him behind the lens at family reunions, church, weddings, funerals and cookouts, capturing beautiful memories. After retiring he frequented the Senior Center of Johnsonville & Active Day Adult Center where he was a regular & active participant in various programs and activities he thoroughly enjoyed. Sammy made friends wherever he went with the witty sense of humor many came to enjoy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter   Gloria Reese-Porchea, two sisters Rebecca Reese Woodberry "Sister" and Liddie Mae Graham "Sue", six brothers Troy Eaddy, Wardell Eaddy, Sr., Cleveland Eaddy, William Reese, Calvin Reese and David Reese.

Those left to cherish his memories are his children Samatha (Sam) Turner, Christopher Reese and Kristina (James) Freshley; grandchildren Allyson, Destinee, William, Aayanna, Samaya, Christian, Tamera, Genesis, Amiyah, and Crisslyn; great-grandchildren King, Kaleb, Kenya and Jayden; his companion Sue Ann McFadden and children Gasha Mcfadden-State, James McFadden, Anthony McFadden & Nina McFadden-Walker; his brother Ricky (Lorine) Reese; two nephews and a niece he helped reared like his own Fredrick Reese, Tony Reese and Melissa Reese; sister-in-law Gwen Reese; brother-in-law Harry (Carla) Graham; godchildren Sonya Woodberry, Tara Rollins, Allardrekia Cain; and a host of many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

We will miss Sammy's gentle, kind and humble spirit!