With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gerald Wayne Sams (Asheville, North Carolina), born in Elizabethton, Tennessee, whose life came to an end on June 27, 2024 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Edgar Sams and Callie Sams; his siblings, Mary Nell Carroll of Helen Sams, J. L, Floyd Sams, Georgie Blevins and Dorothy Sams; and his great grandchild Cole Roberts.

He is survived by : his wife Betty Markland Sams; his children, Dennis Sams, Donna Roberts (Stewart) and Linda Woodby; his grandchildren, Natalie Sams, Nicole Sams Warren (Alex), Justin Sams (Lauren), Alysia Sams Wilson (Bill), Mark Roberts, Rachel Roberts, Tiffany Woodby, Bethany Moore (Robert) and Charlie Woodby; his great grandchildren, Israel McKinney, Kayla McKinney, Jadon McClain, Avery McClain, Joseph Wilson, Madison Wilson, Skyler Roberts, Scarlet Roberts, Ethan Roberts, Eadie Roberts, Farrah Lasher, Seth Moore, Bailey Moore, Luke Moore, Jillian Warren and Benjamin Warren; and his brother Bob Sams (Sylvia). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Anders-Rice Funeral Home (1428 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Connection Point Church of God, 142 Elk Mountain Road, Asheville, NC 28804.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Anders-Rice Funeral Home & Cremation Center