Samuel Wendell Gause

Samuel Gause was born to the late Chappell and Rosalee Gause on December 13, 1957 in Horry County. He was a graduate of Horry County public schools. He was an employee of Myrtle Beach Seafood, The Rice Planter, Prayor Landscaping and Carters Duct Installation be fore retiring. After retirement he enjoyed working with family and friends at Big Mikes soul food, until his health to fail. He departed this earth after a short illness on December 18, 2021. He continued to be of service to his beloved community of Racepath by serving on the Phoenix Renaissance board, the Horry County Democratic Organization and The Myrtle Beach NAACP. He was also a devoted member of Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Myrtle Beach, SC.

He was joined in Holy matrimony on July 27, 2013 to the Rev. Robin Gause. Samuel was affectionally known as “Uncle Sam” to all who knew him, young and old. He will be missed by all near, far and wide.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife Rev. Robin Gause. 5 daughters Carolyn and Monique Bias of Myrtle Beach, SC, Teoni and Ashley Thomas of Myrtle Beach, SC, Tabitha Ruth of Atlanta, GA, 1 son Trey Green of Tokyo, Japan, and one special son Mitchill Durgin of Myrtle Beach, SC, 16 Grandchildren, a loving stepmother Edna Gause of Myrtle Beach, SC, 3 living brothers: Rev. William Gause , Michael Wilkerson, both of Myrtle Beach, SC , Al Goings (Ebony) of Conway, SC, and Steven (Sarah) Gause of NC.

Living Sisters, Lona Lee Thomas(Late Terry Thomas), Korrreda Gause, Tunisan Gore, Vanessa Cooper (Paul) of Myrtle Beach SC and Sandra (Milton) GA. He is preceded in death 3 Bro. Chappell J Gause, Edward L. Gause, Malcom L. Gause, and Darry L. Gause. 2 sisters Michelle Wilson, and Sharon L. Lewis.

Also left to cherish his memories Sis-Laws, Charity Capers, Rebecca Capers, Felisha Capers of Allendalle SC, and Winnetta Stover NC, Leondra Capers Bluffton SC. Bro in Laws Samuel Capers, Tommy Capers, Allendale SC, Raphael Capers NC.

Living Aunts, Isdell Chestnut, MB, Brenda Bowns Marion, Carrie Thomas(Howard) Columbia, Oliva Ballon Mullins, Carrie Cole Florida, Bessy Rush MB, Loraine Jackson NC. 2 Late aunts Redetha Baker, and Maggie Jean Chestnut.  3 living Uncles Elijah(Joanne) and Jessie Chestnut MB, and George Gause(Shirley) Marion SC. A host of nieces and nephews relatives and friends.

Samuel Wendell Gause of Myrtle Beach passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. There will be a viewing held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Ocean View Funeral Home and Beach Crematory, Myrtle Beach Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church, burial will follow at Pine Island Community Cemetery. 

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