Mr. Sammie Lee Kimbrough

KIMBROUGH, Mr. Sammie Lee - Age 71, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Genesys Health Park-Grand Blanc, MI. Family hour 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Harris Memorial C.O.G.I.C., 4317 Lippincott Blvd., Burton, MI, with funeral service commencing at 11:30 AM Supt. Eric Caiaphas Bogan, Eulogist and Officiant. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd. Holly, MI. Freinds and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11:00 AM Tuesday. Mr. Kimbrough will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday. Deacon Sammie Lee Kimbrough was born August 21, 1945, in Taff, Tennessee, the proud son of Mr. Willie and Mrs. Rozzie Kimbrough. Mr Kimbrough departed this life on April 11, 2017 at Genesys Health Park. Sammie moved to Canton, Ohio at the age of 13 and eventually moved to Flint, Michigan where he resided until his passing. Mr. Kimbrough attended Flint Public Schools and graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1964. he was a strong and outgoing athlete, who loved the sport of wrestling and won a city title in 1963. He joined the Navy in 1965 and served in active duty in Vietnam aboard the USS Montrose. Sammie later served in the Naval Reserve, after which he received an Honorable Discharge in 1969. He later worked at General Motors Truck and Bus Division, until his retirement in 1999. Deacon Sammie Lee Kimbrough met the Love of his life, Barbara Hatter in 1956 and the two married in 1968. From this union, three lovely children were born, Michael and twins, Carlos and Angela. Sammie was family oriented and his grandchildren became the center of his life. He also had another daughter, Tiara Kimbrough. Sammie was always known to be a great provider and a devoted father. He and Bishop Bogan, went on many fishing trips together. Deacon Kimbrough enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a great marksman. His favorite prey were rabbits, squirrels and deer, or just about anything that entered the sights of his scope, he would bring home. Deacon Sammie Lee Kimbrough gave his life to the Lord in 1971 under the leadership of Bishop Arthur G Burrell, at St. George Bethel COGIC, where he served on the Deacon Board and Usher Board. He later transferred his membership to Harris Memorial COGIC, under the leadership of Bishop Walter E. Bogan. Sammie served faithfully in the ministry, and also pitched in wherever he was needed, such as driving the church van, or helping with the preparation, selling and delivery of church dinners. Deacon Kimbrough was a part of the landscaping crew that maintained the grounds of the church. Deacon Kimbrough continued to serve in the ministry under his current leader Superintendent Eric C. Bogan, until he was physically unable to attend. Deacon Kimbrough loved the Lord and loved his church family. Deacon Sammie Lee Kimbrough leaves to cherish his memory: his children, Minister Angela Kimbrough of Arlington, TX, Elder Carlos Kimbrough of Ft. Worth, TX and Tiara Kimbrough of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Charvie’ Daniels of Portage, MI, Kei’Osha Kimbrough of Arlington, TX, Marcedes Kimbrough of Flint, Alencia, Brianna and Carlos “CJ” Kimbrough of Mansfield, TX, and Michael “Mike J” Kimbrough Jr. of Flushing, MI, great– grandchildren, Zola and Noel Kimbrough, and Syncere McGraw; sister, Clara Mason of Flint, brother, Matt Powell of Santa Fe, CA; sister in law, Katie Kimbrough of Canton, OH; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends, including special friends and loved ones, Barbara Hatter-Perkins of Grand Blanc, Theodric Stinson, Leroy Parks of Flint, Michele Daniels of Flint, Tamika Dameron of Mansfield, TX and Beverly Barnes of Memphis, TN. Deacon Sammie Lee Kimbrough was preceded in death by: son, Michael Kimbrough; parents, Willie and Rozzie Kimbrough; brothers George, Howard, Clifford Sr. and Earl Kimbrough; sisters, Vera, Della and Ellen Kimbrough; nieces, Lou Ann Kimbrough, Vickie Broughtnight, and Roby Kimbrough; nephews, Roger Campbell and David.

Mr. Sammie Lee Kimbrough

August 21, 1945 - April 11, 2017