Sharyn and boys,
I am so sorry to be so late in contacting you but have been and still am out of town.  my thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Eva Simpson

Sharyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had known my cousin better. He was a kind man who made a very strong impression on me when I visited one Christmas as a college student. Dad and Gran spoke of him frequently and fondly in their letters. My thoughts are are with you during this difficult time.

~ Burke's daughter

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.


I am saddened to learn of Eddie's passing.  We were friends and
classmates at Athens High.  He was a very kind, genteel man.
My deepest sympathies to his wife, Sharyn, and family.

Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family at this time. Eddie was a very special man.

Wonderful man and fraternity brother.  John Baker

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Mrs. Sams, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Sams. I enjoyed him coming in and brightening my day! He was such a sweet man and I know he will be greatly missed. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

We shared many cold nights around the Fresh Sign campfire and game table. If or when I get back to the mountains, my first thoughts will be about those wonderful times. Rest in peace, Eddie.

I was so sorry to learn that Eddie has died. He was a wonderful, happy person, who made those around him happy as well. He will be missed

Sharon- I'm very saddened to hear of "Sammy's" death. He will be missed by many. Wish I had seen him more in these last years. We're praying for your comfort and peace.

Eddie was a dear friend, and I am deeply saddened by his passing. Nancy and I send our deepest sympathy and our prayers to Sharon and the whole Sams family in your loss. Pierre and Nancy Howard

Sharyn, Saddened to hear about Eddie. Prayers and blessings to you and your family.

Eddie was a good man and a great contributor to UGA and its golf program. I graduated from AHS with Eddie back in 1958. My condolences to this family

Eddie, I'm  so sorry for your loss.  I will be thinking of you and praying for comfort for you and your family.

Sharon and family, we are praying for you during this time.  Jimmy and Ann Young

Sharon-thoughts and prayers with you-know he fought the good fight and you were right there with him-was one of the guys I always looked up to as the "right" kind of role model-will be missed-Jack

Our thoughts & Prayers go out to Sharon & family after the loss of Eddie.

I am so sorry to have heard about Mr. Sams' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Sharon,I'm so sorry to hear about Eddy's death.You two had struggled together with this awful disease for so long! Now, you can both rest. Sharon,he loved you so much! I wish I'd done something to lighten you load! now all I can offer you are my deepest sympathies.        Much love,Lucy Rice

Graduated with Eddie from Athens High School. He was one of the good guys, always smiling and always friendly. My thoughts & prayers are with Sharon & the family. In sympathy & friendship,

Sharon and family, I am so sorry to hear about Eddie! I was not aware of his illness and am sorry about that also. Growing up with Eddie and Buddy was such a pleasure. 
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Eddie was a good guy and we all know where he is now.
Buddy Griffeth

Mrs. Sams you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know we are thinking of you. Much Love, Hally

My thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon and all your family.  So sad!

Our prayers are with the Sams. May the memories bring some comfort and peace.

So sorry to hear this news,Sharon.  You and you family are in our thoughts and prayers.  Love

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Edward Burke Sams

5 March, 1940 – 3 November, 2014

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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