"Sam" Gary Samuel Edens, age 35, formerly of Lee County, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Akron, Ohio.

Sam was born on September 22, 1987 in Lee County, Virginia. He was born and raised in Pennington Gap until he moved when he was 18. Sam was a mechanic, a welder, and his true passion was being an arborist. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his best joy was playing the guitar for all who would listen. Sam had a charisma about him that couldn't be matched and was always the funniest person in the room. He was a true friend and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends any chance he could. Sam was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Sam is preceded in death by his father, Gary Edens; maternal grandmother, Shirley Sharp; paternal grandparents, Harold Edens and Vernell Edens.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Kalvary Stephenson; mother, Belinda Potts and husband Steve; sisters, Stephanie Young and husband Jason, and Jessica Edens and fiance' Andy Gomez; maternal grandfather, Sam Sharp and wife Libby; niece, Chloe Young; nephews, Luke Young and Gavin Young; special friends, Kassidy Stephenson and Corey Wolfe.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Pennington Gap Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will follow with pastor Paul Davis jr. officiating with Lindsey Blackwell and Cari Belcher providing the music.

Arrangements for Gary Samuel Edens are provided by Pennington Gap Funeral Home.