Sammy "Sam" Maggard

Sammy O. "Sam" Maggard, 84, of Fairmount, Indiana, passed away on July 12, 2025, at Marion Health.

Born August 7, 1940, in Harlan, Kentucky, Sam was the son of the late William and Sarah (Stidem) Maggard. On November 8, 1958, he married Mary A. Hammitt, who survives.

Sam dedicated his career to auto body repair, working for Little Auto Body and later becoming a partner at John Nave Auto Body. A man of faith and service, Sam was a devoted member of the Fairmount Pilgrim Holiness Church and an active member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 313.

A music lover and avid NASCAR fan, Sam enjoyed life's simple pleasures. He especially loved spending time with his family and his beloved Yorkie, Scooter.

Sam is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary; four children, Sammy (Belinda) Maggard, Jerald (Anita) Maggard, Cheryl (Mike) Phelps, and Debra (Greg) Reece; 15 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Don (Vicki) Maggard of Ft. Myers, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles, George, Arnold, Astor, William, Jimmy, and Paul; sisters, Beulah Said and Mae Hony; and grandchildren, Rebel Raye and Maria Cervantes.

Services have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Life Celebration Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana. Family and friends may gather from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the funeral home, with the funeral service immediately following. Burial will take place at Park Cemetery in Fairmount.

Memorial contributions may be made to:

• Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516

• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.