Samuel Leon Finklea Obituary
In loving memory of Samuel Leon Finklea (Columbia, South Carolina), who departed this world on May 13, 2025 at the age of 78. Samuel Leon leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Samuel Leon Finklea to pay them a last tribute.
Though Samuel Leon may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Samuel Leon touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
Following his retirement from DHEC (over 50 years), he continued as an advisor developing plans and evaluating state response to widespread emergencies such as weather-related disasters, earthquakes, the COVID pandemic, etc.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the organization of your choice in Sam's memory.
