07/21/1930 – 01/17/2022
Kingstree
Funeral Services
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Regional Hospital Foundation, PO Drawer 568, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Samuel James “Sammy” Tomlinson, II, 91, 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.
Sorry to hear this always liked talking with him prayers for the family
Sorry for the loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family.
Always thought so much of this man! Great family and I’m thankful to have have known him! Rest In Peace Mr. Sammy and my condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss, love and prayers to his family.
So sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear about Mr.Sammy. My prayers are with the family.
I’m so very sorry to hear of his loss. Prayers for the family.
Sam, David, Russell, Jon, Mayme and families, SO sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you today and in the coming days.
Sorry to hear about Mr. Sammy’s passing. A good great man and his family also.
We are thinking of all of you.
Len B. and Claire Hudson (Watts) Gaskins
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family!
Sammy Tomlinson was a true gentleman, father, business man , and sportsman. My days playing and learning golf from one of my favorite Friends will never be forgotten. My condolence goes out to a great family.
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you. Many fond memories, hanging out at the golf course snack bar during a few summers. I know he will be missed.
Lou Rogers Christian
Condolences to the Tomlinson family. Worked at the food store as a teen.
Elizabeth I am deeply sorry for your loss. Keeping you and all your family in my thoughts & prayers.
We are so sorry to learn about the loss. Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Please know that we are praying for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.”
Inga and I send our love and prayers to the family.
Working behind the meat market counter at Tomlinsons with Mr. Frank and Mr. Melvin, Mr. Sammy would walk by many times a day. He gave me my first job. Condolences to the family. I will always remember Mr. Sammy !
Sam, David, Russell, Jon, Mayme and families, you have my deepest sympathy. Your family was always so special to John and I and I treasure each memory! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers! Love to you all!
So sorry to hear of his passing Always enjoyed seeing him at the golf course
So sad to hear of Big Sammy’s passing! He was always kind to me and usually asked me a question with a unique and funny answer!
My condolences to your family.
Mayme, Jon, Sam, David, Russell and family: I am so sorry to hear about your dad, Sammy. I remember him and your mom fondly from when I was a part of the family. I would have attended the service except for the fact that I have been snowed and iced in on my mountain in Burnsville, NC, since Saturday, January 15. We are all hoping to get off the mountain tomorrow (Tuesday, January 25). To David…Lyla Lifrage, Geoff’s granddaughter, finally took professional golf lessons last year. Maybe she and I will get to play at the Swamp Fox sometime soon. Sending prayers, condolences, and best wishes to you all.