Winfred ““Tink”” L. Sammons

Date of Death: March 26, 2014

Winfred L. Sammons

Winfred “Tink” Lawrence Sammons, 82, of Kearneysville, West Virginia, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Virginia.

Mr. Sammons was born in 1931, in Louisa, Kentucky, the son of the late William L. and Rae Sammons. He was a graduate of Louisa High School in Louisa, Kentucky. Mr. Sammons was a Veteran having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. In addition, he played baseball for the US Army. Mr. Sammons was a Facilities Engineer for the United States Government at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. retiring in 1986. Mr. Sammons loved the Lord and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, as well as Woodmen of the World. He was a guitar picker, dubious singer who knew the first verse of every song ever written, and was known to his family as “Tink”, friends as “Tex” and “Sam” at work.

He married Betty Jane Boyd on November 22, 1953 in Washington, D.C. She preceded him in death on December 9, 2007.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Jane Sammons-Reilly and husband, Timothy, of Bluemont, Virginia; Sharon Sammons of Kearneysville, West Virginia; sons, Timothy Sammons of Kearneysville, Jamie Sammons and wife, Candace, of Charles Town, West Virginia; three grandchildren, Hannah Reilly, Emily Sammons, Jed Sammons; and sister, Mary Alice Sammons Collins and husband, Harry of Bonifay, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Elinor Jane Ridenour; three brothers, Charles, Carl and James Sammons.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County Community Ministries, 238 West Washington Street, Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414 or Grace Baptist Church, P.O. Box 68, Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, 25442.

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Winfred L. Sammons Winfred “Tink” Lawrence Sammons, 82, of Kearneysville, West Virginia, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Virginia. Mr. Sammons was born in 1931, in Louisa, Kentucky, the son of the late William L. and Rae Sammons. He was a graduate of Louisa High School in Louisa, Kentucky. Continue Reading

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Mine and my family's heart love and prayers are sent to Mr.Tinks family we do miss at church and I will miss the phone calls (Jimmy when can you help me this is Tink but of course I already know that ) we had some adventures together and thought them all the love he had for GOD AND HIS FAMILY always showed. We love ya ol' bud Tiffany, Cathy, and Jimmy

Sharon and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Dorothea DeHart

We wish to express our sincere condolences to the entire Sammons family. "Tink" was a true lover of the church and the Lord, for his presence is already being missed at Grace. He was a gentleman and a good friend. We will always keep his memories in our hearts, and prayers for his family at this most difficult time. Brothers and Sister in Christ, Bob, Jane and Matthew

Sharon and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad was so gracious the one time that I met him. I look forward to meeting again one day. May our God sustain you until that day.

We are sorry for your loss. Tink was a great guy. I have many fond memories of him and that wonderful smile of his. Tom & Kathy Graves

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My deepest condolence's to Mary,Jamie,Sharon and Timmy. I loved your father very much. I will never forget his friendly smile. Tex lit-up a room when he walked in. He was loved by anyone that ever met him. I will cherish his memory in my heart forever. Love you all Karen

Sharon, Mary Jane, Tim and Jamie, Tex was a fantastic man, he always had a smile and quick response when I saw him. I enjoyed some funny times and situations while working with him and Wayne in Maryland, as they cut a cloths pole 3 times before they got it right. My kids Dana, Nate and Zack remember him for always treating them as if they were his own. He got me started on my career path in elevators when I was nineteen, which I am still in. I will always be indebted to him for that. Our deepest condolence to your family, I know he will be missed greatly. David Hollifield and family.

Winfred (Tex) as the Loraw family called him and his family was Are best friends and more like family. Tex had a servants heart and always help with everything he could no matter how tuff it was or who the person was. He was responsible for mine and others careers .His impact he made on this earth will be hard to replace because there will surely be a void. The biggest example he made to me was his love for his wife and kids and his Love and faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior . We will miss him and Jane but have the complete faith they are with the Lord and my parents in glory and we have the deepest Joy for that.Tommy

Jamie, Mary, Sharon & Timmy, I know this is a hard time for you all. My heart is heavy for your loss. Our family loves your dad, he was like our own, as all of you are. He will be greatly missed. Your dad as we called me Tex was my dad's best friend & I have many wonderful memories of them laughing together through the years. I'm so glad I got to see him & share more laughter that day in the VA hospital. The blessing is they are all together in heaven & we will see them again one day. With my greatest love & deepest joy to have known both your parents. All my love to each of you. Lynne

Sharon, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time. God bless.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.