Samuel S. Coleman

Samuel Stevenson Coleman of Columbia, SC, passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born on July 22, 1935, in Winnsboro, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. He worked as the President of Magnus-Farley Metals Inc. He was actively involved in the Presbyterian Church, loved to golf, fish, and watch football with family.

He is survived by his wife, Llawayne O. Coleman; his daughters, P. Christine Moore (Michael Moore), Vivian C. Clark (Jeffery Clark), and Deborah C. Kester (Jay Kester); his son, Samuel S. Coleman 3rd; Family friend / like 4th daughter Susan M. Robinson; nine grandchildren, Christian Z. Moore, Taylor C. Pierce, Austin J. Clark, Hunter S. Clark, Jake S. Kester, Gavin W. Kester, Brittni S. Coleman, Samuel S. Coleman IV, and Jonathan B. Coleman; and five great-grandchildren.

Samuel S. Coleman passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, service, strength, and unwavering love.

A proud Southern gentleman, Steve dedicated his life to the people and principles he cherished most. He attended The Citadel, where he developed the discipline, leadership, and character that would guide him throughout his life. He went on to attend Officers Candidate School, which led him to serve his county as a Lieutenant in the United States Army and remained deeply honored to be a veteran. After leaving his service in the United States Army, he obtained his Engineering degree at the University of South Carolina in Columbia where is was a Sigma Chi. 

Steve was a man of many passions. He loved football, enjoyed countless days on the golf course, and found peace and happiness fishing with family and friends. Yet above all else, his greatest joy was his family.

He was immensely proud of his four children and his grandchildren, who brought him endless happiness and pride. His greatest accomplishment, however, was the beautiful life he shared with his beloved wife, Llawayne. Together, they built a marriage that spanned 70 remarkable years—a testament to enduring love, commitment, and partnership.

Steve’s family will forever carry forward the example he set: keep family close, treasure the people you love, and never miss an opportunity to tell them how proud you are and how grateful you are for the love they bring into your life.

His wisdom, quick wit, kindness, and steadfast presence will be deeply missed but never forgotten. His legacy lives on in the family he loved so dearly and in the values he instilled in each of them.

Steve S. Coleman leaves behind a family who will honor his memory by living the lessons he taught, cherishing one another, and carrying forward the values that defined his life.

Though he is gone, his love, example, and spirit will remain woven into the lives of those who knew him. He will be remembered always—with gratitude, with pride, and with love.

Celebration of life to be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Wounded Warrior Project.

Lord, give us grace to trust You when

Life’s burdens seem too much to bear;

Dispel the darkness with new hope

And help us rise above despair.

— Sper

Rest in peace.

Love,

Llawayne & Your Family