1938
Sammie
2013
Sammie Gillikin
February 24, 1938 — June 27, 2013
Sammie Gillikin, 75, of Bettie, died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at his home surrounded by family.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Gillikin Family Cemetery with Rev. Manley Rose officiating.
Sammie retired from South Atlantic Dredging Company where he worked for many years as a launchman. He was also a member of the Crissie Wright Lodge #741 and the Sudan Shriners. He was a loving and caring uncle and a father figure to Pamela and Kendall Gillikin.
He is survived by a sister Effie Mae Gillikin of Bettie; niece Pamela Gillikin of the home; nephew Kendall Gillikin and wife Ella of Bettie and their son Jeremy; and many other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sarah and Ivey Gillikin, sisters Reva Wetherington, Grace Gillikin, and Doris Taylor, brothers Zelva Gillikin, Monroe Gillikin, and Ivey (Bill) Gillikin.
A special thanks to Carteret County Hospice of Morehead City and professional nursing of Morehead City. And to all that have helped care for him in his time of need. A "special thanks" to his private caregiver Margaret " Punkin" Pierce.
Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to the Carteret County Hospice c/o Carteret General Hospital 3500 Arendell St. Morehead City, NC 28557.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Gillikin Family Cemetery with Rev. Manley Rose officiating.
Sammie retired from South Atlantic Dredging Company where he worked for many years as a launchman. He was also a member of the Crissie Wright Lodge #741 and the Sudan Shriners. He was a loving and caring uncle and a father figure to Pamela and Kendall Gillikin.
He is survived by a sister Effie Mae Gillikin of Bettie; niece Pamela Gillikin of the home; nephew Kendall Gillikin and wife Ella of Bettie and their son Jeremy; and many other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sarah and Ivey Gillikin, sisters Reva Wetherington, Grace Gillikin, and Doris Taylor, brothers Zelva Gillikin, Monroe Gillikin, and Ivey (Bill) Gillikin.
A special thanks to Carteret County Hospice of Morehead City and professional nursing of Morehead City. And to all that have helped care for him in his time of need. A "special thanks" to his private caregiver Margaret " Punkin" Pierce.
Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to the Carteret County Hospice c/o Carteret General Hospital 3500 Arendell St. Morehead City, NC 28557.
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