Leland E. Sammons
Bucky Sammons
Age 65, of New Carlisle, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 11, 2010.
Leland was preceded in death by his parents, Lelon & Louise Sammons; and by one grandson, Joshua Sammons.
Leland is survived by his wife of the past 25 years, Deborah Sammons; six sons, Glenn, Lee (Christine), Pete, Tony (April), Willie & Vern (Debbie); 15 grandchildren, Craig, Travis, April, Morgan, Jimmy, Brandon, Prestin, Austin, Kelsey, Madeline, Brendan, Steven, Emily, Megan & Cory; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Viola & Holly; and by his extended family & many good friends.
Leland was a U. S. Army veteran, a member of the Lake Avenue Christian Church in New Carlisle, and was a member of the American Legion & the V.F.W.
The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday (3/15), at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with interment to follow at Dayton National Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in memory of Leland to VITAS Hospice.