Ben Sams

Ben Sams, 76, of Kingsport, died Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Holston Manor. He was born in Kingsport, where he resided most of his life. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Ben served as a policeman in Kingsport, and later was an employee of Eastman, retiring in 1984.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson Sams and Lovely Lane Sams.

He is survived by his daughter, Tonya Hammonds of Kingsport; sons, Benny Sams and Rick Sams, both of Kingsport; grandson, Corey Hammonds; and brother, Jerry Sams of Kingsport.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Military Rites by American Legion Posts 3/265.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.