Sammian “Tank” Demond Shealey

I love u uncle tanky im going to forever ! Love and cherish every moment I shared with u I love u u was like my second father growing up. 😢 I'm going to forever miss u watch over me 💔 montiggggaaaaaa ❤️

Kendra, your family from Kinston grieves with and for you. We pray that you will find peace in God and your memories of your husband. Remember we love you and you can call on us to help any way we can. Love always Janice.

Sorry for your loss be strong keep the faith

Tank will be missed as he came into the life of Kendra, became her friend, husband, and dad to their adorable kids. He will be forever cherished in memory! Blessings of comfort & peace to his family! From: Brenda Lovely

Missing you brother! You was a good person to work for! Always on top of your game! RIP Sam! 🙏 Good man! BROWN

Mrs. Burke and family. So sorry for your loss. Trust in the Lord and lean no to your own understanding. Look to the Lord for your strength and comfort. God is always near. Remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Teresa Goins

Sam and I worked together at Croasdaile Village he not only was a co-worker but a friend. Not long ago Sam called me and it really touched my heart just hearing from him . Rest in the Glory of God my friend. May God bring comfort to his wife and children. Jimmy Wilson

Thank you Mr. Shealey for always going above and beyond to help all of the Rams at Burton. Always with a smile and so kind. It will not be the same without hearing your name over the loud speaker or stepping in the hall to ask you something and you always saying no problem I'll be right there. 2nd grade team truly enjoyed all our laughs with and conversations with you. To your family I pray God's peace and comfort during this time. Mr. Shealey will always remain in our hearts. Ciani Bush Johnson -Second grade Teacher, Burton Elementary

Mr. Shealey will be missed. There was never a time that you asked him to do something that he didn't make it happen. I have never known him to complain. He often talked about his family and you could hear and tell the love for them in his voice. I loved the way he was vested into making Burton the best fit for his daughter. An awesome person who also mentored student in the building. When meeting with students this week they all spoke about his kindness and how nice he was even when catching them doing something wrong. Mr. Shealey will never be forgotten. I take pride in knowing that God makes no mistakes. Love, condolences, and prayer to your family. Ponsella Brown, Counselor-Burton Elementary

I will truly miss your smile cousin and your kind heart and thoughtfulness and always being there for me whenever I needed new sneakers you were so thoughtful and caring and putting others first that u drive all the way to Greensboro.truly miss you .

Burton Magnet School will never be the same. I will always remember arriving to Burton early and Mr. Shealey would always make sure that I entered the building safely. I will always remember the words "are you good Dr. Ferrell, do you need anything?" He would always make sure that I had what I needed. I thank God that on January 14th, I had the opportunity to spend the day supporting Burton. I remember our last conversation talking about how much we both love Burton. I will always cherish the precious memories and the times we laughed. The biggest laugh is when I asked him to be our Ramsy and he laughed and said "I would love to do it!" In 2018, when I hired Mr. Shealey, I knew I hired a candidate that would be more than our head custodian, he would become family. We love and will miss him.- Dr. Kimberly Ferrell

Thank you cousin for always making me feel like family. For always sharing a bright smile and a big hug! I love you past this life and into the next! Jaquela "Juicy" Hill

Thank you cousin for always making me feel like family. For always sharing a bright smile and a big hug! I love you past this life and into the next! Jaquela "Juicy" Hill

Mr. Shealey "My Buddy". I am truly going to miss seeing you at work. I am going to miss your jokes, conversations, and all your help. You were always there when I needed your help, you came with urgency and no hesitation. Who would have known you have a great jump shot! It was so much fun shooting baskets with you outside. I am so glad we were able to express our appreciation to you. I will never forget how happy you were when we showered you with gifts. You had the biggest smile on your face. Especially when you had us competing with the second grade team! You had fun with that. I am glad to have known you. You are a wonderful and kind hearted person. My condolences to your family. Praying for strength for your family. I will miss you, Destiny Chevis- Burton Elementary

Mr. Shealey it is a hard pill to swallow that you are gone. I will truly miss you. You are the first person I will see when I enter Burton in the morning with your lovely daughter. You was a very hard worker, never complain, and always put your best foot forward into everything you do. There will be void in my heart not seeing you walking through the halls of Burton. Burton Family will miss you and so will I. Rest, Mr. Shealey and I will praying for your wife and children for comfort. Miss you always, Mr. Shealey!!!!! Heartfelt sympathy ,Ms. Miranda Williams

Our Shining Ramsy Words can't express how much we are going to miss you at Burton. You were always helpful and went above and beyond for our team (The K-Team)! That is something I will always cherish! My condolences and prayers to his family. With Love, Megan Jones K-Team

Our Shining Ramsy....I will never forget how much you meant to the Kindergarten Team here at Burton Elementary! It's gonna be tough coming to school and not seeing you and asking you about some of the latest shoes in the game. Sending love and prayers to the family during this time. With Love ❤️ and Sympathy 💐 Megan Jones Kindergarten Teacher Burton Elementary School

Power Of Word Ministry, Summerville, SC send our prayers and love to our special friend Kendra and her family. May the Peace and Grace of God strengthen and sustain you at this time.

Our Ramsy...things at Burton will not be the same without you. You were the first person I would see once I entered the building; and if I did not see you, I would call your name down the hallway an there you came. I am going to miss our daily convos about family, career, shoes and life itself. Always there for the K-Team, we loved & appreciated you! Whatever was asked, you always found a way & delivered... with a smile on your face. You loved the simple things. I never would have felt ready to say good-bye to someone as special as you. I hope you know how cherished and loved you were at Burton. I am so happy we got the chance to celebrate you this year for all of your hard work. Wishing your family comfort and strength for the days and weeks ahead. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to your wife and children! With heartfelt sympathy- Shana Boseman- Burton Elementary

Mr. Shealey is not only a co-worker, colleague, and friend; he is family. It was truly an honor to work alongside with Mr. Shealey. He will be missed but never forgotten. My condolences to you and the family. I pray God's comfort, love, and peace over the family. ~ Dr. Mondrae L. Williams

Thank you for being such a light at Burton Elementary. You were always willing to go beyond the call of duty for us! Never complained. Always helpful. Served as a mentor to a couple of our students with challenges. My condolences to the family. May your family find peace knowing that Mr. Shealey was a good man, who had a kind heart and who adored his family. Tameko Piggee, School Social Worker

RIP Sam!You are gonna be missed 😢at Burton School!I enjoyed working with you! My prayers 🙏 go out to your family!

I had the privilege work with Sam for several years at Croasdaile Village. What a wonderful man who truly loved his family. My condolences to his family. Patty Gentry

Rest in Peace Sam. ("You see what I'm saying")

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.