Jason W. Sammons Sr., 39

CHESWOLD - Jason W. Sammons Sr., of Cheswold, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, in the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill, Smyrna. He was 39.

Born May 18, 1968, he was the son of Charles S. and Dorothy L. Sammons.

Jason received his education at the Capital School District, Dover.

His love for life was his family, friends and working side by side with two of his close friends of many years, Joe Dugan Sr. and Joe Dugan Jr., to which he worked at Joe Dugan Racing Stables, Dover.

Jason was an avid fan of harness racing and any other sport he could involve himself in. He attended Dover Downs and Harrington Raceway on a regular basis until his illness over come him. He then would watch it every Sunday on Post Time, and was sure to keep up with the latest and greatest.

He coached Little League in Dover for two of his sons' teams taking them to the championship.

Jason enjoyed watching football, his favorite team was the Indianapolis Colts, and he loved Payton Manning.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Esther Hughes; and two grandfathers, Linwood Mosley Sr. and Charles E. Sammons.

He is survived by his parents, Charles and Dorothy Sammons of Cambridge, Md.; his three sons whom he adored, Rubon D'Jaun May and his wife Syreeta and Jason W. Sammons Jr., all of Dover, and Jay Wayne Ryan-Sammons of Annapolis, Md.; one grandson, Trevon Wooten of Dover; one granddaughter, Saniyah May; two sisters, Stephanie L. McCoy and her husband Victor of Felton and Kimberly Ortiz and her husband Nelson of Lincoln; his godparents, Mary Stafford of Millington, Md., and Edward Sammons of Dover; three god-sisters, Jill, Serena and Sherry; one god-brother, Floyd; his grandmothers, Glendora Sammons and Emma Seeney; a favorite uncle, Zahn Hughes, whom he dearly loved; an aunt that meant the world, Joyce Sammons; two nieces, Courtney McCoy and her fiance Zachary and their son Hunter of Felton, and Shannah Ortiz of Lincoln; four nephews, Justin and Dylan Sammons, both of Lincoln, Zachary Ortiz of Lincoln and Garrett McCoy of Felton; those spoke of often and were close to his heart, Joey, Shelton Powell, Darren May, Tony Lewes, Tilicia May and too many more friends to name, but they know who they are; his first granddaughter that is due on his birthday, whom he was proud to talk about; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly; and Reuben and Dorothy May of Dover, who were like second parents to him and he spoke of them frequently.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Immanuel United Methodist Church, 756 Main St., Cheswold, where friends may attend a viewing two hours prior.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to help defray funeral costs sent to Torbert Funeral Chapel, 61 S. Bradford St., Dover, DE 19904.

Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.