Sam Washburn, Sr.
Sam Washburn, Sr.
Sam Washburn, Sr., age 76, of Summertown, TN passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN.
He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from Murray Ohio, retired truck driver, and a member of Henryville United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Henryville Community Club, founding member of the Henryville Fire Department, former member of the Lawrence County School Board, and a former Lawrence County Commissioner.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert Edward and Winnie Geneva Hood Washburn; and his first wife: Marie Washburn.
He is survived by his wife: Carolyn Washburn of Summertown, TN; two sons: Sam Washburn, Jr. (Tina) and Anthony Washburn (Dawn) both of Summertown, TN; one step-daughter: Bobbie Jo Stafford of Huntsville, AL; and four grandchildren: Rachel Washburn, Embrance Jordan, Michael Stafford and Bryant Stafford.
Funeral services for Sam Washburn, Sr., were conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2020, with Ray Watkins and Michael Stafford officiating. Interment followed at Henryville Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN. Neal Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Family suggests memorials be made to the Henryville United Methodist Church Youth Fund. Condolences may be sent by way of: www.nealfuneralhome.net.