Samuel Douglas Hamilton

Sam was born in Lexington, SC, and later attended Airport High School. He then went to the University of South Carolina where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Prior to his death, he was working at Disability Determination Services for the state of SC as an IT Senior Manager.

He is survived by his spouse, Karin Springfield Hamilton, and two beloved pets, Molly and Cipo. He is also survived by his mother, Martha King Johnson; step-father, Joe Johnson; his brother, Danny Hamilton; sister-in-law, Lynn Hamilton; mother-in-law, Marion Bannister; brother-in-law, Chris Springfield; and nieces, Haley Hamilton and Courtney Cole. He is predeceased by his father, Danny Douglas Hamilton; grandmothers, Bessie Hamilton and Margaret King (Big Mama); sister-in-law, Debi Cole, and beloved pet, Cowboy.

A memorial/celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 27 at 1:00 pm where we can share love for and stories about Sam. Location is Stadium Club, 1001 South Stadium Road, Columbia SC (near Williams Brice Stadium) in an outdoor covered venue to maintain safety and give everyone enough room to social distance.

In lieu of flowers, in accordance to Sam’s love for animals and rescues, donations can be made to the following rescues: Bull Ridge Bull Terrier Rescue (via website or checks mailed to BRBTC C/O Belinda Shockley, PO Box 32, Delmar, DE 19940) in honor of our pup, Cipo or Sarah Elkin Rescue/Grooming (checks can be mailed to 4718 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206) in honor of our pup, Molly.

Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com