Celebrating the life of
Samuel Braxton Brinson
August 09, 1931 - January 25, 2014
SAVANNAH – M/Sgt USAF retired Samuel Braxton Brinson, age 82, died January 25, 2014 at Memorial Medical Hospital after a courageous battle with asbestosis and other health complications. He was born in Grantsboro, NC on August 9, 1931.
He retired from the US Air Force after serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He also retired from the US Steamship Company and later worked for the Stevens Shipping Company.
He is survived by: wife, Joetta M. Brinson; daughter and son-in-law, Gayle DeLoach-Grimes and John; grandchildren: Ryan Braxton DeLoach and Alex Dyer of New Haven, CT; Trent Isaac and Elizabeth DeLoach of Louisville, KY; Trina and Nick Cotoia of Nashville, TN; great grandchildren: Hannah, Caleb and Samuel DeLoach; Kaleb and Kaitlyn Cotoia; niece and nephews: Joan Dressler, Burton and Doyle Brinson, Ronald and Charles Hardison, Bruce Scott.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 30 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Services will be conducted Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 2:00 pm Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family requests that remembrances be sent to Children's Hospital, Memorial Health Foundation, P.O. Box 23089, Savannah, GA 31403.
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With deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. Death is the most difficult thing for us to deal with. But be assured that our loving father Jehovah God will give us the strength to cope with it. So have faith and do not wonder for God will make us strong and he will make us stand. 'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8.
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
I learned allot working with 'Sammy' for many years at US Lines at the GPA in Savannah. He was a large inspiration in my life. Sorry to see that he has passed. I am positive that he is lining up the folks in heaven and letting them know what they are doing wrong and how it should be done correctly as that was his nature. Rest well my friend. Until we meet again. Jim Lee
- Jim Lee, Savannah, GA
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Sam at US Lines in the early 70's.He was so much fun to be around;also a very good boss.
- Mary Bragg Santillanez, Davisboro, GA
We were sorry to hear about your loss. We will always remember the visits with the shrimp and other goodies. May Gods comfort fill you with lots of love and good memories.
- Sandra,Jerrell,Charlotte Whitfield, Twin City, GA
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss of such a sweet man. Rest in the knowledge that he is completely healed and smiling in Heaven with our Lord. Praise God! May the Lord bless you with His comfort and strength. We love you.
- Kim Grimes Nettles, Rincon, GA
With deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. Death is the most difficult thing for us to deal with. But be assured that our loving father Jehovah God will give us the strength to cope with it. So have faith and do not wonder for God will make us strong and he will make us stand. 'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8.
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
I learned allot working with 'Sammy' for many years at US Lines at the GPA in Savannah. He was a large inspiration in my life. Sorry to see that he has passed. I am positive that he is lining up the folks in heaven and letting them know what they are doing wrong and how it should be done correctly as that was his nature. Rest well my friend. Until we meet again. Jim Lee
- Jim Lee, Savannah, GA
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Sam at US Lines in the early 70's.He was so much fun to be around;also a very good boss.
- Mary Bragg Santillanez, Davisboro, GA
We were sorry to hear about your loss. We will always remember the visits with the shrimp and other goodies. May Gods comfort fill you with lots of love and good memories.
- Sandra,Jerrell,Charlotte Whitfield, Twin City, GA
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss of such a sweet man. Rest in the knowledge that he is completely healed and smiling in Heaven with our Lord. Praise God! May the Lord bless you with His comfort and strength. We love you.
- Kim Grimes Nettles, Rincon, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
