A Joint Celebration of Life Service for Samuel Ray “Sam” Dennison and his beloved daughter Kimberly Dawn Paige will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Tullahoma High School Football Field, 216 Big Springs Avenue, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
The family requests that everyone attend dressed in whatever makes them most comfortable — Sam and Kim would not want anyone to feel the need to dress up.
Samuel Ray “Sam” Dennison, 67, beloved husband of 48 years to Theresa Gayle Gregory Dennison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, October 30, 1957, he was the son of the late Bobby Ray Dennison and the late Phyllis Gayle Cline Dennison.
Sam was a retired Client Relations Manager with National Linen Service, where he was known for his dedication, professionalism, and kindness toward clients and coworkers alike.
Sam was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His humor, generosity, and unwavering love for his family will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa; one son, Kyle Dennison of Summerville; a special granddaughter, Cameron Dennison; two brothers, Jeff Dennison (Dana) of Atlanta, GA, and Chris Dennison (Kelly) of Franklin, KY; one sister, Anita Thomas; a daughter-in-law, Heather Dennison of Summerville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his beloved daughter, Kimberly Dawn Paige.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150.
Online condolences may be shared at www.sumterfunerals.com.
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, SC, is in charge of the arrangements. (803) 775-9386.
