Samuel "Sammy"

Moreland

The late Mr. Samuel "Sammy" Moreland was born on July 14, 1956, to the late parents Bertha S. Jenkins and Albert Moreland Jr. in Barnesville, Georgia. He received his formal education in the Lamar County School System in Barnesville, Georgia.

Mr. Samuel Moreland was a Baptist who accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was united with East Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Barnesville, Georgia. On July 20, 1995, he was united in holy matrimony with Mrs. Rosenell Moreland in Griffin, Georgia.

Mr. Samuel Moreland was employed by The City of Griffin Sanitation Department as a truck driver for 35 years. Sammy was a very loving and outgoing person who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, grilling, and caring for animals.

On January 5, 2023, the pearly gates of Heaven opened, and Mr. Samuel Moreland's soul was escorted to be with the Lord. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" reminds us that although we are deeply saddened by the loss of our loved one, the Lord will bless us with peace and comfort during our time of mourning. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha S. Jenkins; father, Albert Moreland Jr.; daughter, Kenya Detrice Cox; granddaughter, Ja'nayah Cox; sisters, Helen Welch, Bertha Jenkins, Ida Mae Jenkins, Dessa Mae Moreland, and Louise Moreland; and brothers, Robert Jenkins, Reuben Jenkins, George Jenkins, Clarence Jenkins, and Jack Moreland.

Mr. Samuel Moreland leaves his memories to be cherished in the hearts of his loving wife, Rosenell Moreland; daughter, Sonya Colquitt; sons, Antania Hollis, Fredrick Hollis, and Dexter Hollis; grandsons, Tremaine Sims, Cameron Colquitt, and Immanuel Colquitt; granddaughters, Chasity Colquitt and Carmen Colquitt; sisters, Rose Lee Smith and Gertrude World; brother, Bobby (Maggie) Moreland; sisters in-law, Mattie Jenkins and Elaine (Derrick) Jackson; brothers in-law, Leon (Opal) Hollis and Larry Hollis; a close caring nephew, William (Glenn) Jenkins; and 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Westwood Garden Cemetery. Pastor Robert L. Jones is the Eulogist.