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Samuel Jay Speyer
Samuel Jay SpeyerKnights of ColumbusSamuel Jay Speyer, 65 of Garner, North Carolina, died on October 13, 2023 at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, NC of pneumonia and congestive heart failure.

He was born May 20, 1958, in Marion to the late Paul James “PJ” and Ellen (Hoffman) Speyer. He is predeceased by his brother Gene L. Speyer; his nephew, Chris Thogmartin and his niece, Meg Speyer.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, whom he married June 20, 1987, in York Center and his daughter Madison. He is also survived by his siblings Julia (Don) Thogmartin of Seabrook Island, SC; Joseph (Martha) Speyer of Richwood; Sally (Charles D.) Corbett of Huron and James (Heather) Speyer of Findlay; three nieces, Liz (Speyer) Ames and her three children; Allison (Bill) Evert and their two sons; Samantha (Ethan) Gundrum and their two daughters and two nephews Logan and Ty Speyer.

Sam graduated from North Union High School in 1976 and earned an associate degree in information technology from Marion Technical College. In his earlier years, Sam was a green belt in Okinawan Karate and a member of the Knights of Pythias. He and Phyllis lived in Arizona for seven years before calling North Carolina home. After the birth of their daughter, Sam retired from IBM in 2003 to be a stay-at-home dad. He loved fishing, woodworking and sewing.

He attended St. Mary Mother of the Church in Garner, NC and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Fr. James Keenan Council #11266.

Services celebrating Sam’s life will be held Friday October 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Father Ed Shikina will officiate. Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 5:00 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. Private family burial will take place in the Price Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Spina Bifida Association or the March of Dimes

Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com


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#1 from: Kathy Moore
Raleigh
Mon, Oct 16, 2023 at 12:56 PM

My deepest sympathies Phyllis and Madison. Same was well loved by so many.



#2 from: Todd Hamilton
Richwood
Mon, Oct 16, 2023 at 2:17 PM

So sorry for your loss Phyllis, keeping you and your family in my prayers.



#3 from: Brent & Kim Chapman
Richwood
Mon, Oct 16, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Prayers and sympathies on your loss of Sam.



#4 from: Kathy Moore
Raleigh
Mon, Oct 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM

My deepest sympathies Phyllis and Madison. Same was well loved by so many.



#5 from: Don & Peggy Skidmore Hays
West Mansfield
Mon, Oct 16, 2023 at 7:45 PM

I'm so sorry to read of Sam's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of the Speyers family. We sure had a great time camping with the Eucre club. You have my deepest sympathy.



#6 from: Gil Emde
Stillwater,OK
Mon, Oct 16, 2023 at 8:18 PM

Mary and I are so sorry for your loss.



#7 from: Pam Laucher
Marion Ohio
Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 5:07 AM

I’m so sorry to learn of Sam’s passing.  You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam and Doug



#8 from: Norma Nauman
 
Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 9:21 AM

Joe, so sorry to hear of your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and Marty and the rest of the family.



#9 from: Fr. David M. Chiantella
Raleigh, NC
Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM

My sincerest condolences at the passing of Samuel. I pray for the repose of his soul and for the peace and comfort that can only come from Our Divine Lord and His Blessed Mother Mary. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.  Amen.



#10 from: Fred Smith
 
Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 11:31 AM

My condolences to the family sorry for the loss.A cousin of us Smiths.Alot of good memories of back in the day. Rest In Peace Sam



#11 from: Melanie Ball
Powell
Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 1:41 PM

So sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



#12 from: Tenah McMahan
 
Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Sorry for the loss of your brother.  Enjoy your family as you gather for his memorial.



#13 from: Pam Laucher
Marion Ohio
Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 2:14 PM

I’m so sorry to learn of Sam’s passing.  You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam and Doug



#14 from: Pat and Marilyn Morse
Richwood
Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 7:24 PM

Pat and I are so saddened at the passing of Sam. Our deepest condolences to the Speyer families.



#15 from: Diane BRUCE
SOUTHPORT, NC
Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 10:02 AM

My heart breaks for you and your daughter. May your many memories together as a family comfort you both in the days to follow. Diane(Martin)Bruce



#16 from: Ron and Beverly Ware
 
Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 10:16 AM

Phyllis and Madison we were so saddened to hear of Sam’s passing. Keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers.



#17 from: John Cavallaro
Garner
Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 12:37 PM

On behalf of Rita and I and his fellow Brother Knights we offer our condolences to you and your family. We will miss him.



#18 from: Sara Perry
Raleigh NC
Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 12:58 PM

Phyllis I'm sorry for your loss, I pray that grant you peace and comfort during this time of grief.



#19 from: Anne Morgan
Garner NC
Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Phyllis sending prayers for both you and Madison.  May he rest with the angels.  



#20 from: Peggy Roberts
Garner NC
Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Dear Pyllis and Madison, I am so sorry that Sam is not physically with you, but we know that he is with our Lord, and is with you always. Sam was a great man! I remember the many times I joined you at the KofC fish fries at St Marys, and got to enjoy his stories. He will be missed by many.



#21 from: Judy Baker
Marysville
Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with the family!



#22 from: Dave / Deb Tevis Clayton
Marion
Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Sam and I attended the same North Union school for many years. He was always polite and a gentlemen. I was blessed to see him recently in Richwood with his family. Sending you strength and comfort as you celebrate Sam's life. ♥ Dave and Deb Tevis Clayton



#23 from: Jean Pope
North Carolina
Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 8:44 PM

Sending our love to Phyllis, Madison, and all Sam’s friends and family. ❤️



#24 from: Nancy Wiley
Richwood
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 8:49 AM

Phyllis. I am so sorry to hear this.   May God give you strength at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.



#25 from: Mollie Berry
Raleigh,NC
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 12:36 PM

My deepest condolences for your loss of Sam. He was a wonderful man and a special member of our parish. We will miss him. I will keep you in my prayers. Mollie Berry



#26 from: James and Pat Marolda
 
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 10:02 PM

We are thinking of you and your family as you celebrate the life of Sam.  Our deepest sympathies to Phyllis and Madison and all those who loved him. Praying for you all.



#27 from: Kathy Gasper
Saint Petersburg
Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 2:40 PM

Phyllis, I am so sad to hear of Sam's passing.  Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you and Madison find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of Sam.



#28 from: James Hoffman
Urbana, OH
Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 3:59 PM

I am saddened to hear of my cousin, Sam's passing. I have known him all of my life. I always enjoyed visiting with him at our family get togethers, while growing up. I also had the privilege of sitting and talking with him at the OSUM in Marion when we were young adults. My condolences are with Sam's family at this time.



#29 from: Beth Griffith Gwynn
Newark, Ohio
Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 5:33 PM

I saw Sam every day on the Kinney Pike school bus route and with our families while camping and having fun. He was a great person. My sympathy to his family.




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