Samuel Joshua Vining
July 30, 1953 - January 2, 2021
Samuel Joshua “Sam” Vining, 67, of Woodstock, AL, passed away January 2, 2021. He was born July 30, 1953, to Mildred Williams Vining and Floyd Vining of McCalla. He graduated from McAdory High School and attended Troy University. He retired from U.S. Steel in 2020. He was a kind and sweet man with a large sense of humor. Preceded in death by his parents and sister Jennette Webster. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Rebecca Jane Vining, daughters Sarah J Vining and Rachel L Vining, stepson David R Butler II, stepdaughter Tanya Griffin and her husband Shawn Griffin, as well as seven grandchildren (Britini, Kady, David, Nicholas, Tabetha, Kempsie, and Nathaniel) and three great grandchildren (Brodie, Maxx, and Olyver), sister Dianne Bassett, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January, 7, 2021 at 2pm at Highland Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers please donate to Disabled American Veterans Charity at www.dav.org/donate, or to your favorite charity.
Samuel Joshua “Sam” Vining, 67, of Woodstock, AL, passed away January 2, 2021. He was born July 30, 1953, to Mildred Williams Vining and Floyd Vining of McCalla. He graduated from McAdory High School and attended Troy University.... View Obituary & Service Information