Sammy Heaton Obituary

The world bids farewell to Sammy Heaton (Afton, Tennessee), born in Elizabethton, Tennessee, departing on September 4, 2025 at the age of 86. Sammy leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Heaton and Thelma Heaton; and his son Christopher Heaton. He is survived by: his wife Ruth Heaton; his daughter Dr. Carla Nickle (Ken); his grandchildren, Michael Brown (Jessica) of Greeneville, Alex Brown (Shelby) of Greeneville, Maggie Ball (Josh) of Greeneville, Dane Nickle of Greeneville and Charlie Strange of Gray, Tennessee.; his great grandchildren, Michael III, Ruston Brown, Aleistar Ball, Addilay Brown and Madox Strange; his brother George Heaton (Carolyn); his nephew Aaron Heaton (Shelley); and his great-nephew Lane Heaton of Johnson City, Tennessee..

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the activity fund at Durham Hensley Health Care.