Samuel James (Sammy) Tomlinson, II, 91, of Kingstree, passed away peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022, in his home. Sammy was born July 21, 1930, in Kingstree, son of the late Samuel Turner Tomlinson & Lanette Griffin Tomlinson. Sammy attended Kingstree High School and graduated at age 16. After high school graduation, he attended Riverside Military Academy and the Citadel where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce in 1952. After graduation, Sammy married the love of his life Barbara Lifrage and served in the U.S. Army for two years which included a stint in Japan before going to work with his father at Tomlinson’s Food Store. After his father’s passing in 1971, Sammy continued to run Tomlinson’s Food Store until 1978 when it was sold. In 1980, Sammy became the operator of the Kingstree Golf Club along with his son, David. In 1991, Sammy and David purchased the Kingstree Golf Club, changed the name to Swamp Fox Golf Club and expanded the course to 18 holes. Sammy continued to work at the golf course until his retirement in 2015. Sammy was an avid outdoorsman who loved golf, hunting, fishing & wildlife conservation. He inspired his children and grandchildren by his love for God’s green earth. Surviving are: his children, Samuel Turner (Anne) Tomlinson II of Columbia, David James (Susan) Tomlinson of Greeleyville, John Russell (Jane) Tomlinson of Irmo, Jonathan Eric (Alice) Tomlinson of Kingstree, Mayme Tomlinson (Will) Carsten of Cades; his grandchildren, Dr. Sam J Tomlinson III, Elizabeth (Bryan) Fink, Jason (Francine) Tomlinson, Dr. Lauren Tomlinson, Stacey Tomlinson, Dr. Jennifer (Michael) Allen, Russ (Becca) Tomlinson, Jake (Ashley) Tomlinson, Addie Lowe, Rebecca (Erik) Rome, Sheila (TJ) Lee, Joy (Jared) Strong, Kate Carsten, Allen Carsten; his great grandchildren, Sammy Tomlinson, Hudson Fink, Blakely Fink, Jordan Tomlinson, Olivia Allen, Bennett Allen, Wesley Allen, Everett Tomlinson, Sutton Tomlinson, Salters Tomlinson, Hannah Lowe, Neville Rome, Sybil Rome, and Mack Lee. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Barbara Lifrage Tomlinson, his sister, Peggy Tomlinson McGill, and his brothers Joel Tomlinson and Kenny Tomlinson. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, PO Drawer 568, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
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Posted on: 2022-01-21
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