Samuel Hammett

Samuel (Sam) David Hammett, 77, from Inman, SC, passed away quietly in his sleep in the early morning hours of November 23rd after a long illness. Sam was the epitome of a Southern Gentleman, always immaculately dressed, polite and mannerly. He was beloved by all who knew him and made friends everywhere he went. A graduate of Chapman High School and Spartanburg Technical College, he joined Norfolk Southern Railway in 1968. A series of promotions lead him from Knoxville on to Chattanooga, Tennessee and Washington D.C. before retiring in Roanoke, Virginia after a successful 35-year career. Sam spent the last four years in Greer, SC living at The Residences at Greer. There he was known among the residents for his respectful manners and love of shagging to Beach Music. He loved golf, music, dancing, attending Virginia Tech football games, and anything railroad related. He was involved in Virginia Republican Party politics. Sam goes to join his father, Kermit, mother, Edna, and brother, Eddie, all of Inman. He leaves behind a daughter, Samantha Leigh (Hammett) Thomas (Mark), a grandson, Samuel Owen Thomas and a granddaughter, Caroline Kettering Thomas, of Alpharetta, Georgia as well as a sister, Rose Marie Phillips (Al) of Campobello, South Carolina. He also had three nephews and two nieces. He was baptized at Inman First Baptist Church and accepted Jesus as his Savior as a young man. Graveside services, led by Rev. Al Phillips, will be held to celebrate his life on November 28 at 2:00 PM at Roselawn Cemetery across from Chapman High School in Inman, SC. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to MSA Hospice at 528 Howell Suite 20, Greenville SC 29615.