Sammie L. Williams

September 23, 1936 - December 27, 2020

Sammie Lee Williams (Sam), 84, of West Haven. CT., passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27th, 2020. He was born in Darlington, South Carolina on September 23, 1936, son of the late Louise James Williams and James Cally Williams. He was the loving husband of the late Anne Marie Williams. Sam was a well known presser/dry cleaning expert, working at various cleaners throughout the New Haven area. He was also a machinist at Pratt- Whitney Aircraft, retiring from there in 1993. During his retirement, he enjoyed performing with the quartet, The Original Gospel Travelaires, playing the guitar. He enjoyed a full life, and was surrounded by loving family and friends. His wit and ability to "hold court" will be missed by many. His favorite saying was "I stay ready to keep from getting ready". Sammie is survived by his daughter, Victoria Coleman, former son-in-law Theodore Coleman, a sister Elzena Walker of Mt. Airy, North Carolina; grandchildren Aia Coleman and Theodore Coleman(Crystal), and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers Chalmers and James Williams, Jr. There will be a graveside service on Friday January 8 at 10 a.m. in Hamden Plains cemetery, where he will be laid to rest near his wife. A memorial service will be held at a later date.