Timmonsville, SC, Samuel J. "Sammie" Thompson, 76, died at his residence on May 24, 2017 after a long illness.

Graveside services will be Friday, May 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Byrd Cemetery. The family will greet friends after the service at the cemetery.

Born in Florence County, SC, Sammie was the son of the late Boyd E and Connie Jordan Thompson.He retired from DuPont as a mechanic.Sammie attended The Life Church of Florence.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Brenda Brown Thompson; a son, Jay Michael Thompson, Conway; a daughter, Cynthia Parrott, Florence; a brother, Leon (Patty) Thompson, Abbeville, SC; a sister, Maxine T. Armstrong, Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Crystal Parrott, Caroline Parrott and one great grandchild, Gabriel Treager; a special niece, Pamela Grantham, and a special friend, Renee McNeal.

Memorials may be made to the The Life Church of Florence, 3326 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501.

You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.laytonandersonfh.com