06/10/2026
Mr. Samie Louis Mincey
Mr. Samie Louis Mincey was born October 3, 1942, in Groveland, Georgia, the beloved son of Sam Mincey and Lillie (Badger) Mincey. Samie, age 83 of Mt. Morris, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at Regency at Grand Blanc.
Throughout his life, Samie was known for his generous spirit, his devotion to family, and his love for the simple joys that brought people together. He especially cherished traveling to Canada for fishing trips with friends and took great pride in caring for those he loved.
Samie retired from General Motors after many dedicated years of service. Even in retirement, he continued to give back to his community, serving as a lunch monitor at Dolan Jr. High School, where his kindness and steady presence made a lasting impact on students and staff.
Mr. Samie Mincey leaves to cherish his memory: 2 daughters, Sandra Mincey of Mt. Morris, MI, and Shafron Nixon of MA; 2 sons, Craig Mincey of Mt. Morris, MI, and Raynard (Adell) Byrd of Savannah, GA; 2 grandchildren, Jameka Walker and Chrstil Byrd; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; 2 brothers, George and Wallace Mincey, both of Pembroke, GA; nephews, Ira Mercer, Greg Johnson, TC Rawls, Paul Mercer, Ronnie Shuman, and Bernard Shuman; nieces, Addie Ervin, Velelyn Mercer, Pauline Young, Katherine Lee, and Tammie Perkins; cousins, Ann Taplin and Lynda Harris; sister-in-law, Vernita Perkins; and a host of extended family members and friends who loved him dearly.
Samie was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby (Mercer) Mincey; his parents, Sam Mincey and Lillie (Badger) Mincey; sisters, Sally McCray, Ida Wright, Janie Rawls, and Hattie Woods; brothers, Bobby Mincey, James Shuman, Albert Shuman, and Robert Mincey; grandson, Jermaine Byrd; and nieces, Patricia and Janice Glosster.
The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Brian Grundy, Ruthie Watts, Tangera Griffin, Bobby Greene, Mary Ruth Bellemy, Mike Bellemy, Wilmer Badon, Mattie and Fred Andrews, and Richard Allinger for their care, support, and kindness.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 3:00P.M.-7:00P.M. at Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458.
Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11a.m. at Craig R Tremble Funeral Home Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458.
Interment will be held at Bulloch Memorial Gardens, 22002 E Highway 80, Statesboro, GA 30461
Friends may sign the online register book at www.craigrtremblefuneralhome.com.
All services and arrangements are entrusted to the care of Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458
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