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Samuel Hughy Eunice Obituary

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Samuel Hughy Eunice

Starke, FL

February 8, 1947 - March 13, 2023

Samuel Hughy Eunice Obituary

Eunice- Samuel “Sammy” Hughy Eunice, age 76, of Lawtey, Florida went to his Heavenly home on March 13, 2023, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lawtey, Florida on February 8, 1947 to the late James Harold Eunice and Gertrude Godwin Eunice. Sammy was a lifelong resident of Lawtey and graduated from Bradford High School in 1965. Shortly after school, Sammy joined the United States Navy where he proudly served our country in the Vietnam War for 2 tours. Following his honorable discharge from the military, he started his longtime career in law enforcement. Sammy met his best friend and forever companion, Martha Batten, in 1973 and they were happily married on January 5, 1974. Sammy was a devoted husband, loving father to his two sweet daughters, loving grandfather and great grandfather. He started his career in the Bradford County Jail as a Corrections Officer then served as a Deputy for a few years until earning his position as a Lieutenant. He enjoyed 18 ½ years at the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office and transferred to New River Correctional Institute where he worked another 12 ½ years. In 2001, Sammy retired and spent his time taking care of his grandson. More than anything, Sammy loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed mornings at Granny’s Country Cooking, being outdoors, tending to his lawn and chickens, and he was known for keeping his neighborhood along with his community in Lawtey safe as he was always patrolling the area. Sammy was so loved by so many and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harold Eunice and Gertrude Godwin Eunice; and his brothers, Jimmy Eunice, Gene Eunice, Julius Eunice, and Phil Eunice.


Sammy is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Martha Ann Batten Eunice of Lawtey, FL; daughters, Tina (Joey) Gunter of Starke, FL and Wendy (Daniel) Tanner of Boston, GA; brothers, Emory (Pat) Eunice of Williston, FL and Roger (Sharon) Eunice of TN; sister, Connie (Jay) Browder of Lawtey, FL; grandchildren, Jacson Eunice (Savannah Vivona); great granddaughter, Raven Lynn Eunice; along with numerous extended family and friends.


A Celebration of Sammy’s Life will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Lawtey with Pastor Tim Mulkey officiating. The family will receive on Friday from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.


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