SAMMIE LEE GOODMAN
Sammie Lee Goodman, 64, affectionately known as "Sam," completed his earthly journey on the evening of Thursday, July 2, 2020.
Sam was born on Dec. 14, 1955, in Sumter, to the late Alex Sr. and Ethel Cooper Goodman. Sam attended the public schools of Sumter County. He graduated from Sumter High School and furthered his education at Sumter County Career Center, where he studied auto mechanics. Sam dedicated more than 20 years of hard work to Tuomey hospital of Sumter and many years of committed service to Columbia's Cleaners, until he retired.
Survivors are his two sisters, Delores Goodman and Loretta (Odell McDuffie), both of Sumter; two brothers, Floyd Handcock Goodman of Columbia and Earl Cooper of Dorchester, Massachusetts; his devoted soulmate, Amy Spears (Tang); and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family is receiving relatives and friends at 529 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bradford Cemetery, Sumter, with the Rev. Nathan Greene officiating.
The procession will leave at 10:30 a.m.
Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
Online messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneral@sc.rr.com.
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