Samuel "Sam" Vest

September 06, 1954 - December 08, 2023

Samuel (Sam) Vest 69, went to meet his Lord and Savior on December 8,2023 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach SC. He was preceded in death by his father: Otha Dean Vest and his daughter: Hope Vest. Sam is survived by his wife: Janice Vest, Myrtle Beach, SC; son: Michael Vest (Brenda), Floyd, VA; mother: Dolly L Vest, Pilot VA; sister: Cindy Robertson (David), Draper, VA; brother: Tim Vest (Marsha), Statesville, NC. and mother of his children: Carolyn Vest Myrtle Beach SC; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and firefighter friends in Virginia and South Carolina whom loved him dearly.

Sam was a devoted firefighter whom held many positions including starting the Locust Grove station 3 in Floyd County where he became chief, worked many years as firefighter/paramedic at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, and held many ranks including President of the southwest Virginia Fireman’s Association. In 1995 Sam moved his family to Myrtle Beach where he continued his firefighter career for the City of Myrtle Beach Fire Department. He ended his career at the rank of Lt of fire investigator/inspector. He was past president of IAAI in South Carolina and was presented with a lifetime membership by the current president.  

Sam was loved by his brothers and sisters in the Fire Department and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held Sunday December 17th at 4 p.m. at the Christiansburg Fire Department.

The family asks in lieu of flowers please make donations to your local fire departments in Sam Vest’s memory.

Thank you for your service, Mr.Vest. Farewell and godspèed.

Prayers to the family at this difficult time.

My prayers for your family! You and your family were always so special to me while I was selling insurance. You always told me you knew where I lived in case I wasn't telling you the truth! I can't believe you are gone🙏🙏 In Christ's love. Quesenberry family

Will be missed by all

Thinking of you all during this time of loss!

My condolences on the loss of Sam. I remember him from his service in the community and from my friendship with Cindy and Tim. My Mother worked and enjoyed a close friendship with Dolly. Please know you will be held closely in thoughts and prayers of many in the coming days.

I was very sorry to hear about Sammy's passing. I have many happy memories of my early teenage years with Sammy as a true friend.

So very for your loss.. Prayers for Cindy and your family

Sammy and Gary have so many memories of days gone by, hunting, working together at R.A.A.P., he helped Gary on his deck at his house...and so many more memories. He will be missed. Prayers for his family.

Prayers for the family Sammy was a class mate of 1972

Our prayers are with Sam's family in this sad time.

Sammy and I went to school together. He was a great guy .Sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this time.

So sorry for your loss. We had some good times in the squad. Sending Love and prayers for all of you. Love you.