Sammie W. Funderburk, Sr.

January 15, 1930 - May 9, 2019

Mr. Sammie W. Funderburk Sr., 89, of Heath Springs, South Carolina formerly of Lancaster, South Carolina passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Heath Springs Residential Care. Mr. Sammie W. Funderburk was born on January 15, 1930 in Pageland, SC to the late Spofford Funderburk and Ada Moree Funderburk. He retired at age 62 from Continental Tire Company. Then he began working with Lancaster County Council on Aging where he drove the bus as well as The Department of the Blind until he was 80 years old. Mr. Sammie was a huge Atlanta Braves Fan. He enjoyed helping the community and anyone in need. In addition to his parents, Sammie is preceded in death by son, Sammy W. Funderburk Jr.; brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and special friend, Margie Evans. Mr. Sammie W. Funderburk is survived by his daughter, Vicki Funderburk of Columbia, SC. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Baumgartner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Caroll Anthony officiating. The family will greet friends following the Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lancaster County Council on Aging, PO Box 1296, Lancaster, SC 29721 or Heath Springs Residential Care, 614 Hart Street, Heath Springs, SC 29058. Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com) is assisting the Funderburk Family.