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1964 - 2009
 SFC Stefen Ellis Sammons, 44 of Winfield, WV, passed away January 5, 2009 at Camp Atterbury, IN. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2009 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, West Virginia by Chaplain David Stauffer. Burial will follow in the Bias Cemetery. He was born May 1, 1964 in Huntington, a son of the late Argus and Miranda Perry Sammons. He was also preceded in death by one child, Casandra Sammons and one brother, James Keith Sammons. SFC Sammons enlisted in the West Virginia Army National Guard in September 1992 after spending eight years in the United States Marine Corps. His first assignment with the Guard was Bravo Company, 19th Special Forces Group(Airborne) in Kenova, WV. SFC Sammons mobilized with the 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group(Airborne) for Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Joint Guardian, Operation Iraqi Freedom. His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, the N.A.T.O. Non Article 5 Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Schutzenschnur Level, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Combat Action Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Army Service Ribbon, and the National Defense Service Medal. He is survived by his wife, Shelia Eplin Sammons; two daughters, Raven Chelsea Sammons of Glenwood, WV, and Autumn Danielle Bolen of Glenwood, WV; step-son, Joshua Ryan Adkins of Winfield, WV; grandchildren, Abbigail Faye and Joshua Dakane Bolen; brothers, Argus Sammons, Jr, of Huntington, WV, Lowell Douglas Sammons, Columbus, OH, Richard Neil Sammons, of Huntington, WV, David Eugene Sammons of Long Beach, Mississippi, Bruce Wayne Sammons of Kannapolis, NC; sisters, Ethel Frances Freeman of Chesapeake, OH, Linda Annette Burke of Roanoke, VA, Jeannette Rachelle Norman of Huntington, WV and several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. The 2nd Battalion 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and members of the West Virginia Honor Guard will conduct full Military Graveside Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association. |
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There are currently 29 condolences.
Patrick Coy USA, SGM (R)
Tuesday October 23, 2018 at
11:03 AM
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DOL
Bco 2/19 SFG (ABN)
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Terry & Melinda
Thursday January 22, 2009 at
12:58 AM
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Our deepest sympathy is with all the family he left behind. We would like to personally thank him for all his honorbal services he has did for us all. May peace and comfort be in your heart, and even tho we do not know the family personally,we just wanted to give our condolences during this time and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers!
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Janet Mattson Proud member of Soldiers' Angels
Saturday January 17, 2009 at
8:46 PM
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May you feel God's love surround you and give you comfort and peace.
My prayers are with you and your family.
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Tina Adkins Mill
Thursday January 15, 2009 at
9:14 PM
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Shelia, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Sheila Baker
PrincessSheilaB@aol.com
Thursday January 15, 2009 at
7:01 PM
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Hi Shelia,
I just wanted to let you know that I have been praying for you and your family. Shelia, I am so sorry this has happened.Marie McComas told me or I would not of known it. If I don't know the person I don't read the obituary.
Shelia please try to stay strong and don't lose hope for the good things of life. I am crying with you. I know this makes no sense at all to you or to anyone for that matter. But I know Shelia, God is for us and not against us. We just don't know everything.
Don't give up; o.k. You have been on my mind a lot. Take care of you; o.k.
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Harry J. Lucas and family
naunau@comcast.net
Thursday January 15, 2009 at
3:42 PM
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My father, Harry Lucas has relocated and is temporarily out of internet communication. He asked me to express his deep condolences for the loss of Steve. " He was my brother in arms and was a wonderful guy."
Harry Lucas, 1-15-09
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Ruth Adkins
ruthadkins@zoominternet.net
Monday January 12, 2009 at
3:33 PM
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Shelia
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We have been friends that go way back and just loose touch with each other. The last time I saw you was right before you guys were married and you were so happy. I know this is a difficult time and you and his whole family are in my thoughts. Take care and love you...
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SGT. BREANNA ROBINSON
irishladysoldier@hotmail.com
Monday January 12, 2009 at
12:40 PM
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I worked with Sammons at the CSMS there in Eleanor.. I was his assistant in the warhouse. He made me laugh everyday and showed me that you need to live for today and not tomorrow... He was like a father to me and he was so in love with his wife Sheila..I hope to find a love like that someday.. Till we meet again my fellow brother in arms.. I'll miss you!!
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The Botetourt County School Nutrition Department
cmorris@bcps.k12.va.us
Monday January 12, 2009 at
11:05 AM
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The ladies in Botetourt County, Virginia, that work with Mr. Sammons sister, Linda Burke, offer our sympathy at this difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Tom and Carol Vaughn Henry
Sunday January 11, 2009 at
12:21 PM
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Our prayers are with the family at this time. We graduated high school with Stefen in 1982. Two years ago we had the privelage of spending a evening with Stefen after 25 years. It was such a pleasure getting to catch up with Stefen and see and hearing how proud he was of his family and his country. We have truly lost a wonderful person. May he rest in peace.
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Margie Stickler
shortannsweet69@aol.com
Sunday January 11, 2009 at
11:32 AM
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My deepest sympathy to your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May the love of family and friends give you strength!!
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Chris Wine
Sunday January 11, 2009 at
8:50 AM
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SFC Sammons was a good man and friend. This world is a lesser place with his early departure, and he will forever be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. My personal condolences go out to his wife and family, and I'm very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace "Papa Bear"...
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Bob "TBone" Smith Warriors and Veterans Assistance
Sunday January 11, 2009 at
1:58 AM
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SFC Sammons thank you for your honorable service to this country.
Our sincere condolences to your family, friends and comrades for their loss.
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SSG Mick Hodge
Saturday January 10, 2009 at
10:16 PM
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I have had the pleasure of serving with Steve for 14 years. I would like to send condolence's from all members of the 2/19th Special Forces Deployed Forward that could'nt be there to pay our respect's. SFC Sammons will be deeply missed by all members of the Sigcen. Our thought's and prayers are with the family.
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Shelia Sammons
Saturday January 10, 2009 at
9:53 PM
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My most precious Stefen - You are the love of my life and my best friend always. I will always love you with all that is in me and forever be greatful and blessed to have had you in my life. We shared a love like no other. I will miss you My Silver Fox.
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Major Ronald Garton and Family
ronald.garton@us.army.mil
Saturday January 10, 2009 at
9:25 PM
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Sincerest condolences to the Sammons family in their time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
MATTHEW 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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Anthony Damaska
Saturday January 10, 2009 at
1:25 PM
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SFC Sammons was a good man, soldier, and friend. I had the privilege of working with him in the 2/19 SFG and he will be missed, my condolence goes out to his family for their loss.
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Lori Lynn Kelly
Saturday January 10, 2009 at
12:07 PM
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Our prayers are with you. My son, Joseph Taylor, knew Steve well and deployed with him. It was during that time my husband and I met him. We are so sorry for your family's loss.
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Donna Kay Mccoy
Lax78582@aol.com
Saturday January 10, 2009 at
11:45 AM
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Hello I write this on behalf of my father and mother Charles and Myrtle Mccoy. I was around 6 or 7 however I remember Argus and Miranda with lots of children, I was the baby so I got left out so I noticed your group! I have a group of 5 of my own now. I am so sorry for your loss. There was a lot of love in your family and I hope it continues your strength. Love to you. Donna Kay Mccoy
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Latrenda Clay Sanders
Saturday January 10, 2009 at
11:21 AM
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Sheila,
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Charles McComas
Saturday January 10, 2009 at
10:45 AM
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I had the honor of serving with SFC Sammons in 2/19 SF for a number of years including the 2002 Afghanistan deployment. He was a outstanding NCO and will be missed. My condolences to Sammons family
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Fellow Guard member
Friday January 9, 2009 at
10:29 PM
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My heart goes out to the Sammons family for their loss. SFC Sammons will be in our prayers. He will always be remembered.I'm very proud that I had the chance to meet him during military career.
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Mike Elliott
Friday January 9, 2009 at
6:43 PM
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Shelia, I am sorry to hear about "Sarge". I worked with him @
Russell-Stanley (Mausercorp) before it closed down and moved to ohio. I know that he talked of knowing the Lord and that should be of some comfort to you. My wife and I will remember you in our prayers. God bless you !! Elly
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Andy
Friday January 9, 2009 at
3:07 PM
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God Bless you Steve.
&..the world is a little poorer, for a soldier died today. (A. Lawrence Vaincourt)
2/19 Sig Det
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P.J.
Friday January 9, 2009 at
2:22 PM
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My heartfelt sympathy to Sheila and Stefen's entire family...I know you are broken hearted as your family and friends are broken hearted for you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers....
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Elizabeth Kirwan
Friday January 9, 2009 at
11:28 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss, my son is deployed with the same unit to Camp Atterbury. I pray daily for everyone's safe return. SFC Sammons will be remembered each day for the freedom that he has helped provide. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family left behind.
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A Fellow 2-19th SF wife
Friday January 9, 2009 at
10:46 AM
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My heartfelt sympathies are with the family of SFC Stefen Sammons. My husband would have been with Stefen during this deployment. He will be sadly missed by the members of the 2-19. Thank you for your selfless act of Service to this great Country Stefen. May you rest in peace.
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Jessica McCallister
Friday January 9, 2009 at
9:28 AM
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I worked w/Sheila at Rite Aid in Hurricane. Stefen would always come in & talk to everyone. He was such a nice guy & would do anything for anyone. May god be with the family.
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Charlie "PJ" Coulter
charlescoulter@webtv.net
Thursday January 8, 2009 at
9:09 PM
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My prayers are with the family.
God gives me time ~ oh, I would spend Each precious moment well, For God's gift of time shall end, I must bid earth farewell!!
Charlie "PJ" Coulter
Life Member, Special Forces Association, Chapter XXXVIII
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