Samuel Lee McIntyre, 59, was the son of James McIntyre and Ethel Straughter McIntyre. He grew up and spent his life between Madison County, Fla. and Sanford (Seminole County), Fla. Both parents and his sister, Ruby Haynes, preceded him in death.
Celebration of life services, with COVID-19 restrictions, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021, in the sanctuary of Sanctuary of Praise Church of God in Christ, 13918 West US 90, in Greenville. A public viewing and visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021 in the chapel of Tillman of Madison, ~A Hall-Moore Provider~, (850) 973-6677, 379 W. Base Street, Madison.
Samuel was affectionately called “Sam,” “Sam I Am” or “Sam Bam,” which fit his laid back, easy-going personality. However, he was outgoing and a great conversationalist who never met a stranger.
He dearly loved his family and thoroughly enjoyed the quality times they shared. Freeing himself from daily stresses of the job and life itself and to connect with nature, he also loved spending much of his free time as an outdoorsman. He realized his greatest pastime enjoyments and successes were fishing and sharing his catch of the day.
Having accepted Christ earlier in his life, Samuel was a faithful member of Life Changing Ministries Non-Denominational Church, in Perry, Fla.
Samuel was educated in the Madison County public school system, which prepared him with the life skills he needed for his real-world experiences. He launched his career at Seminole Electric in Sanford, Fla., before he returned to the North Florida community. He then enrolled at Lively Vo-Technical School in Tallahassee, Fla. to earn his certification in plumbing. Having learned new skills and techniques, together with his prior experience, Samuel gained employment at Miller’s Plumbing and Mechanical, Inc. for 15 years before his last career move to Pilgrims’ Pride.
Brother Samuel McIntyre, a loving and caring husband, father, brother, grandfather, cousin, uncle and friend to all, transitioned to his eternal home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. May the Lord touch his loved ones with His healing hand and give you all the comfort and peace you need to get through.
Forever cherishing his love and legacy are his loving and devoted wife, Patricia, of Greenville; sons: Nathan (Tiffany) Lee, of Monticello, Fla. and Samonty McIntyre of Greenville, Fla.; daughter, Brandi Burnette of Gainesville, Fla.; brothers: Alvin (Michelle) McIntyre, Calvin (Equilla) McIntyre, Cedrick McIntyre, Dedrick (Wanda) McIntyre, all of Madison, Fla. and Anthony McIntyre of Orlando, Fla.; sisters: Andrena McIntyre-Parker of Tallahassee, Fla., Loretta (Wilbur) Ealy of Sanford, Fla., Patricia (Artis) Thompkins and Diane (Jerry Frank) Pridgeon, all of Madison, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; parents-in-law, Nathaniel Sr., (Sarah) Lee; brothers-in-law, Pastor Lorrenza (Hollie) Lee and Antonio (Tracie) Lee, all of Greenville, Fla., Nathaniel Jr (Katrina) Lee and Travis (Shronda) Lee, all of Madison, Fla. and Darrell (Ann) Lee and Douglass (Ann) Lee, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters-in-law: Surretta (Minister Morris) Bell and Sharon (Louis) Dawkins, all of Greenville, Fla. and Michelle (Calvin) Turner of Madison, Fla.; a host of other loving and sorrowing relatives and friends.
Final care and compassionate services are being provided to the McIntyre Family, with love, care and uncompromising dignity, by the Hall-Moore Funeral Directors at Tillman Funeral Home of Madison (850) 973-6677.