In Memory
Adams 1961 Samuel Dairyko
Samuel Dairyko, 74, departed on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at his home with his loved ones.
Born in South Bend, Indiana, he was a son of Elizabeth Stone and the late William Dairyko. A 1961 graduate of Adams High School in South Bend, he later earned a masters degree in education / counseling. He was a United States Air Force veteran and a member of Harvest Reaper Church, Cregg Chandler, pastor.
He leaves to cherish his memory and legacy: his wife of 50 years, Jean; his children, Eugene Dairyko (Denise Cleven), April (Robert) English of Sumter and Tracee Stewart of Orlando, Florida; his mother, Elizabeth Stone of South Bend; one brother, Gregory Dairyko of Chicago; grandchildren, Eugene Dairyko Jr., fondly referred to as "Tyko" by his grandfather, Miracle Watson, Mia Dairyko, Tamara, Tiffanee, Travis Stewart and Tiera Geer; nine great-grandchildren; two aunts, Georgia Bradshaw of Gary, Indiana, and Malla Townsend of South Bend; a special cousin, Nathaniel Strickland of Atlanta; best friend of more more than 30 years, Victor Sharpe of Sumter; a host of relatives and many friends.
Samuel was preceded in death by his father, William Dairyko.
Mr. Dairyko will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 805 S. Harvin St., Sumter, with Pastor Cregg Chandler officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will be receiving friends at 2217 Rolling Hill Lane, Sumter, SC 29150.
Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Dovenspike (1961)
A good man. Fond memories of covering you in those games for the Tower in the old gym..R.P old friend.
Tom Dovenspike, Algonquin, IL.
George H. Winkelmann (1961)
I am reminded again of our human frailty and how important are our family, friends and relationships. Sam was a great guy, especially from what I've heard, a great husband, dad, grandad, brother, son, best friend, and servant leader. How we should all strieve to do the same. As I have said elswhere: I wish I had known him better. I am sad that he has left us at such a young age, and hope and pray that all who knew him share all of the stories and memories of a great man. God bless you all...and if Jesus be the Savior I believe in, we'll see you, Sam, on the other side!
James Champaigne (1961)
Same always smiled. That's because he loved everyone.
He went into education as a career becaused he liked to help others.
He was on the only home room team at John Adams to win the "Little 500" three years in a row. He was a true TEAM PLAYER.
You never heard anything bad about Sam.
Harold Brueseke (1961)
Whether it was athletics, relationships, academics, or concern for others, Sam was an example for all of us that matriculated in the AHS Clas of 1961. May his family and friends remember the good times together and be supported by each other. Peace to him.
Hal