Sammy K. Lewis, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1937, in Sanford, Florida, and lived a life marked by service, devotion, and deep love for his family.
Mr. Lewis proudly served his community as a Fire Police Peace Officer with the Point Pleasant Fire Department, dedicating many years to protecting and supporting others. His commitment to duty was matched only by his commitment to family.
A loving father, he was the beloved patriarch of 16 children, as well as numerous grandchildren, great‑grandchildren, and great‑great‑grandchildren who carry forward his legacy of strength, humor, and resilience.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, January 19th at 2:00 PM, with visitation from 1:00–2:00 PM, at Dierna Funeral Home. Rev. Aaron K. James will officiate. Interment will be held privately.
The family invites friends and loved ones to share memories of Mr. Lewis below, honoring the remarkable life he lived and the many hearts he touched.
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My beautiful blessed cousin Sam, I miss and love you so much, I am missing ours phone calls and the laughter’s and joy and the conversation we shared about the whole family all the way back to ours grandparents they brothers and sisters which is ours uncles and aunts and all the cousins, we shared as well as all ours children and his children, Sam I promise I will keep in touch with all your children cause you always said that you wanted me to keep in touch with them all, and Sam I will always love and miss you , I thinks about you always, I will keep your in my heart, Sam take your Rest , RIP I love you., Love you your cousin Carrol.
P.S . Rest in heaven peace, you are now with the Good Lord Jesus Christ, he loves you more than we can imagine., you are at home now.
Rest well, Sam you will be missed but your legacy will never be forgotten. I will always appreciate how patient you were dealing with me in my teenage years and being always being supportive. Sending prayers of comfort and strength to my sister, Rainell and the rest of the family during this difficult time. RIH Sammy Lewis 💙
Sam was a kind, giving, wonderful man. I have lived in the same complex with him for 16 years. He was liked by all and loved by many. He loved his dog Jackson, his three legged dog, as much as his family. I will miss Sam knocking on my door at 10:00 PM to give me watermelon. We exchanged food often. I will miss our friendship and sitting in the community room, watching TV with Sam and Jackson, sitting there with his baseball cap on backward. May Sam rest in peace,
To the family members of Cousin Sam, I and the Florida family extend our heartfelt condolences. Though we are all cousins, we will lift up his Children, all grandchildren, greats and siblings in Prayers….Praying ye one for the other.
The news was grievous, saddened our hearts but he will forever live in our hearts and the hearts of those that knew him and loved him. We thank God for everyday that he was given on this earth and for now his eternity has no end….Sam is now Resting In Christ because he give his life to Christ. He told me years ago that he got his life right with God the Savior. For salvation I rejoiced with Cousin Sam in that surrendering.
Family there are no words to make this easy but the Comforter, Our Heavenly Father will give you all the comfort and peace to continue on, just ask and trust God. Sam loved coming to Avon Park visiting, we had great times reminiscing. Oh, yes he will truly be missed!!!!!
Much love to all of you ❤️.
Blessings Abundantly in Jesus’ Name 🙏🏽
Cousin Shirley & the entire Florida Family
Cousin Shirley in Florida family can you please reach out to me. 215-266-6294
My heartfelt condolences to the children, grandchildren, great grands, siblings, and special friends of my cousin Sam. Upon receiving the news of his transitioning it hit hard, because he really loved his family and we all loved him. Not being able to talk with him would be strange but the joy came when I remembered that my cousin got his life in order with God! There’s nothing I can say to soften the hurt or mend broken hearts. So, if we can just Trust God’s Plan and hard on to God’s unchanging hands, we will know the comfort and peace God will give. Weeping may endure for a night but JOy comes in the morning……I don’t know when morning will come for anyone but it’s coming.
Oh, Cousin Sam will missed because was full of family history and loved sharing it. He loved visiting Avon Park and we looked forward to seeing him roll in to stay for a bit.
Keeping everyone in Prayers 🙏🏽.
God’s Blessings Abundantly!!!!!
From: Cousin Shirley and the
Entire Florida Family ❤️