Dakota Sams Obituary (1998

Dakota Lynn Sams, 21 of Chuckey, passed away May 24, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. Dakota was given a second chance at life at the young age of 4 by a special life saving gift from an organ donor. He was a strong advocate for organ donation and proudly wore a Donate Life tattoo on his arm. Dakota was a 2017 graduate of Chuckey-Doak Highschool. He was an employee at Miller Industries as a welder. He was very passionate about his work and career of choice. He had a contagious smile and will be greatly missed. He is loved more than he could ever know. Survived by his wife, Britni Sams, a daughter, Lakelynn Sams, who was a Daddy’s girl and his pride and joy. His loving parents Tommy and Peggy Sams, siblings Cheree (Mator) Keasling, Tiffani Estepp and Brandon Sams. Mother and Father in-law Robby and Melissa Reed. Sisters in-laws Aisha Reed and Alley Reed. A special nephew and best friend, Peyton Estepp, nieces and nephews, Josh Estepp, Brady Estepp, Bralynn Keasling, Addie Keasling and Opal Virts. Grandparents Wanda Sams, Jimmie and Emma Coffey. Many special aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Special Mentor: Don Saunders; Chosen Grandparents: Tommy & Wanda Cutshaw He is also survived by his biological mother, whom he loved dearly, Amande’ Marion, who made the selfless decision of adoption at his birth. His biological siblings Jordan (Ethan) Kinser, Ashlynn Gosnell, Brodie Gosnell, Brooke Poore and Darren Poore. His Grandparents Jimmy and Rene’ Marion. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, the late William “Lyle” Sams and the late Marlene Coffey. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 1-3pm and 5-7pm at Afton Chapel. The funeral will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 11am at the Afton Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Duncan and Pastor Scott Childs officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Anyone may also leave condolences on our website at www.jeffersmortuary.com or call our office at 423-639-2141 and we will sign the register book for you. Peyton Estepp, Atlas Fagundes, Austin Reynolds, Kaleb Shelton, Nicolas Estepp and Brandon Virts will serve as pallbearers. SPC Joshua Estepp stationed in El Paso, Texas is an honorary pallbearer. In loving memory of Dakota Sams who was passionate about Welding, a scholarship in his memory for Greeneville/Greene County Students has been established. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made at Tennessee College of Applied Technology 821 West Louise Ave. Attn Debbie Helton Morristown, TN 37813 . To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Dakota Sams, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.