Mr. Sam Summerlin, 85 of Florence passed away early Sunday morning, February 18, 2018 at the St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation is 5pm-8pm Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Chancellor Funeral Home and again 10am-11am Wednesday. Funeral services are 11am Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in the Chancellor chapel with interment to follow in the Garden of Memories. Mr. Summerlin was born in Farm Haven, MS in 1932. His parents are the late Frank and Geneva (Ray) Summerlin. He served our country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Sam earned his BS degree in Industrial Management from MS State University, he was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed bowling. He retired from School Pictures, Inc. after many years. Sam moved to Florence in 1996 and was a member or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Katye Cooper Summerlin and his children; 2 sons; Mark Summerlin (Gina) of Germany, Ken Summerlin (Martha) of Terry, 2 daughters; Carol Hammack (Jim) of Bolton, and Cheryl Shamberger (Leigh) of Florence. 10 precious grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send Memorials to Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital.