Sammie Thomas

Clemons

Sammie Thomas Clemons, age 85, of Caneyville, passed away Friday, (November 13, 2026) at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born on May 18, 1941, in Wax, KY, the son of the late Jessie Clemons and Ida Lush Clemons.

He married the love of his life on December 16, 1990, and cherished their life together until her passing. He retired after 17 years and 7 months from Ralston Purina. He especially loved being “Pap” to his grandchildren, tending to the animals on the farm, watching westerns on television, gardening, and sitting on the porch.

He is survived by his sons, Walter Sandlin (Gaye) and Joe Sandlin (Paula); three grandchildren, Daleisa Miller (James), Joshua Sandlin (Cassie) and Brittany Puckett (Aaron); seven great-grandchildren, Logan and Morgan Miller, Harley and Kaylee Sandlin, Tima Duvall, and Carson and Colson Puckett; one brother, Paul Clemons (Donna); four sisters, Vienna Greenwill, Angie Wright (George), Rosetta Powers and Joanna Crisp (Jim); a sister-in- law, Rosie Clemons; a special niece and her family, Christina Davis; and a special nephew and his family, Jessie Spalding. Several more nieces and nephews also survive.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Clemons; two sons, David and Norman Sandlin; four brothers, Albert, Richard, Leo and Curtis Clemons; and three sisters, Ruedell Higdon, Irene Spalding and Leona Drake.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, (November 21, 2026) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. James Miller will be officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joeseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and from 9:00 a.m. Saturday until time of services.