Sam Scheffsky

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Sammy Lee Scheffsky, 84, of Oxford, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 04, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford. The memorial service celebrating his life will take place on Saturday, May 04, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. in the chapel of Coleman Funeral Home. Sammy, better known to his loved ones and friends as Sam, was welcomed into this world on January 23, 1940, as one of the three children born to the late F.L. Scheffsky and Nellie Crockett Scheffsky. Sam spent an expansive thirty-six years walking down the path of life with his wife, Jean. Along this path, the couple gave life to countless memories.Aside from his role as husband, father, and beloved grandfather, Sam was a dedicated sales and marketing manager, spending over twenty seven years with National Gypsum Company and thirteen years with Herman Miller Incorporated. His extroverted personality and undeniable charisma made him excel in this role, to the point where he could sell ice to an Eskimo. His professional success was a testament to his hard work and people skills. When he was not marketing or looking after his clients, Sam enjoyed traveling the scenic routes to campgrounds across the United States in pursuit of leisure with an ice-cold Pepsi to quench his thirst along the way. While growing up in Miami, he found immense joy and success in water skiing, becoming a national champion. His talent and abilities on the water even led him to perform at Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Florida. Above his hobbies and interests, Sam cherished his relationship and belonged to the body of believers at Oxford Church of Christ. Although Sam has departed from our presence, his treasured memory will hold a special place in the hearts and minds of his loved ones. Sam leaves behind a loving family to continue walking down the path of life: his wife, Jean Scheffsky of Oxford, Mississippi; five sons: Mark (Julia) Scheffsky of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Lance Scheffsky of St. Petersburg, Florida; Shawn (Terry) Scheffsky of St. Petersburg, Florida; Trav Hanna of Indian Trail, North Carolina; Josh (Bonnie) Hanna of Saltillo, Mississippi; grandpa and pop-pop to twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.L. Scheffsky and Nellie Crockett Scheffsky; two sisters: Nancy Newberry and Ann Scheffsky. In place of traditional flowers the family has requested that monetary donations be given to the Alzheimer’s Association (https://tinyurl.com/bdzby6cc) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://tinyurl.com/3uv6cy4x) or Oxford Church of Christ (P.O. Box 1500 Oxford, Mississippi 38655) The Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford staff is honored to serve the family during this challenging season of life.

Sam Scheffsky

January 23, 1940 - April 21, 2024

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