Sammy Silmon, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 24, 2018. Visitation will be held all day Friday, January 26, 2018 at Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way. Sammy was born in Farmsville, Louisiana on October 30, 1932 to Opal and Cleve Silmon. He spent over sixty years driving a truck and telling many stories of his countless hours on the road. Sammy loved playing his guitar and singing to his family and friends. He was our Sambo and we will miss being called "Sugar Baby". His church family was a very important part of his life and he was loved by so many. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Shirley Silmon. Sammy is survived by Dana Bollinger, Jay Jones, Debbie Gaines and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Edmund Boulevard Baptist Church.
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