Michael D. "Mike" Sams, age 61, of Laurel, passed away on December 13, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond.  Born on December 14, 1960, in Foxtown, Kentucky, he is the son of the late Charles Sams and Cora McKinney Spivey.

Mike was most recently employed at Valeo.  He also worked at Deufol, Morton Building and owned his own carpet business when he was younger.

He was a diehard Indianapolis Colts fan, loved NASCAR, gardening, and listening to rock music.  Mike had a huge heart and loved everyone, and he wasn't afraid to show it.  Mostly he loved being with his family.

Those that will love and cherish his memories include, his daughters, Majestic Sams of Indianapolis and Michelle (Tony) Harris of Pershing; his first wife, Pamala Johnson Warner and her sons that he loved as his own, Voyd (Holly) Isaacs and Jason Isaacs all of Connersville;  his long time companion, Belinda Bolton and her children, who he thought of as his own; Candace (Chris) Stamm of Connersville, Savanna Powell of Laurel and Hanna (Brendon) Durham of Laurel; 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  He will be thought of often by his brothers, Arlin (Amy) Spivey of Connersville and Shawn (Melissa) Sams of Indianapolis; sister, Debbie (Paul) Cook of Whiteland; brother-in-law Terry Reece of Connersville; sister-in-law Bonnie Sams of Connersville; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Bobby Sams and Gary Spivey; sister, Cheryl Reese: paternal grandparents, Hardin and Kate Sams; and maternal grandparents, Delbert and Bessie Mae (Fox) McKinney.

Friends may gather with the family on Sunday evening December 18, 2022, at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8 ^th Street, Connersville, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday December 19, 2022, at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Laurel North Cemetery.