Samuel Carroll Weems Obituary (1932 - 2017)

Samuel Carroll Weems, 84, of the Cross Anchor community, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his home. He was married to the late Doris Weems for 48 years, and was the son of Paul and Sudie Weems. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Mable Weems. Mr. Weems retired from General Electric, of Morristown in 1995. He enjoyed going to Ridgewood with his special friends, spending time with his family, and never lost his quick wit. He is survived by 2 daughters and 1 son in law, Patricia and Nick Weems, of the Wesley's Chapel community, and Sandra Cooter, of Greeneville; 2 grandsons, Jason Weems, whom he thought of as a son, and his wife, Allison, of the Wesley's Chapel Community; Chad Weems, of the Wesley's Chapel Community; granddaughter, Jana and Brad Ellenburg, of Greeneville; 3 great-grandchildren, Bailee Weems, McKinlee Weems, and Rush Ellenburg; step great-grandchildren, Mason Ellenburg and Tambryn Ellenburg; 1 sister and brother in law, Linda and David Malone; brother Jerry Weems; brother in law, Billy McCurry; sister in law, Elizabeth Weems, Ruth Russell, Lena Grace Gefellers, Dorothy Marshall, Carolyn Kelley; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by a special aunt and uncle, Frank and Flora Gass, whom raised him after his mother passed away at an early age; sister, Betty McCurry; brothers, Toy Weems, Leroy Weems and Charles Weems. The family will receive friends Monday, May 15, 2017 from 4-7pm at Jeffers Funeral and Cremation Service Downtown. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 2pm at Jeffers Funeral Chapel Downtown, with Rev. David Duggar officiating. Interment will take place in Cross Anchor Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Weems, Chad Weems, Randy Weems, Mark Weems, Jerry Malone, Randy Gass, Billy McCurry, Eddie McCurry, Mike Gregg, Lonnie Key and Lanny Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Ethan Gentry, Jerry Weems, Ted Weems, JT Weems, Ed Hawkins, Kyle Henry, Rev. Gary Gass, Rev. Ronnie Baxter, and Rev. Vann Johnson. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Samuel Carroll Weems, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. print Print Obituary