Thomas E. Sams passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2017. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron Community. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sams. He leaves to forever cherish his loving memory his son, Trevon Thomas Sams Jr. (Megan); his mother, Phenecia Curry and his sisters, LeTessa Sams-Dawson (Damon) and Tianna Sams; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.