In loving memory of Sam Tancock who sadly passed away on 19th May 2026
Sam arrived in Exeter on the 31st of May 1992, and from that moment on, life got considerably louder and considerably more interesting for everyone around him.
Depending on the day, the home felt either like the Waltons, the Munsters, or somewhere in between the Addams Family.
As a small child Sam you we’re absolutely gorgeous — tight curly hair, enormous brown eyes, and a smile that could talk his way out of almost anything.
Before you could even speak in full sentences, you somehow knew every single word Theres a Ghost in my House — and he would perform it, with complete commitment, to absolutely anyone who would listen.
Sam you would go out for an evening. And then simply not come back. Not for a day. Not for a few days. Sometimes for two weeks — without a word, without a message, without so much as a text to say you was ok. . And then, eventually, the door would open, and there you’d be — smiling, relaxed, completely baffled why we all worried.
You loved cars you worked valeting them, cleaning them, with major dealerships. had some great jobs. It wasn't just a job, it was a love language. And your passion was for modified cars and anyone who spent time with you would know when Sam arrived there would be a puff of smoke. Music blaring — properly blaring. And then, if the setting was right and the audience was there, a donut, expertly executed, just to make sure everyone knew he'd arrived.
Subtle was never really your strong point.
Sam you were loved deeply, fiercely loved and by all of your family and by so many people. Because when you were in the room — really in the room — there was nobody quite like you.
You were our son our boy. You was a brother, a friend. You were kid who lined your cars up in perfect rows and shrieked at anyone who moved them.
You are Sam and you were loved. Now on your final journey Sam, be safe and go always knowing you will never be forgotten we will always have some amazing memories of family holiday and pictures of your smile.
Always loved always 33. Dad and Mum. Xxxx
Never got the chance to meet you spoke to you all the time we had laughs we had each others backs you always made me laugh when I didn’t feel like laughing even tho we never met you was like a brother I never had, your loved and cherished by so many 💜
Gone but will never be forgotten you were a one off , love from aunty Kim Jason Roxanne Lacey Tamika and Callum
Forever 33 and forever in our hearts. Hope we done you proud yesterday Sam. This isn’t goodbye it’s until we meet again 💜
Sam,
I still can’t believe you’re gone. I’ll always be grateful that life brought us together when we both started college doing mechanics. From the moment we met, we just clicked, and before long we were inseparable. The memories we made during those years are ones I’ll carry with me forever.
Even after college, our friendship never changed. From camping in fields, to the mad adventures we got ourselves into, to trying (and sometimes struggling) to fix my motorbikes, there was never a dull moment when you were around.
You were one of the strongest, most loving, and funniest people I’ve ever known. You had a way of making everyone around you smile and laugh, and you would go to the ends of the earth for the people you cared about. Your kindness and your humour were something truly special, and the world is a quieter place without you in it.
I miss you more than words can explain, and I’ll always be thankful for the time, memories, and friendship we shared.
Love you, Sam. You’ll never be forgotten ❤️
My sincerest condolences too you all. X
Im so sorry for your loss xx
Never got the chance to meet you spoke to you all the time we had laughs we had each others backs you always made me laugh when I didn’t feel like laughing even tho we never met you was like a brother I never had, your loved and cherished by so many 💜
Forever 33 and forever in our hearts. Hope we done you proud yesterday Sam. This isn’t goodbye it’s until we meet again 💜
I hope I did you proud today my boy. You are so loved and you have left the biggest hole in my heart. Everything I do will be in honour of you to make sure your legacy is continued forever. I know you’re looking down on me. I love you always❤️xx
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Fly high dude with those big beautiful wings you have gained it was a never dull moment with you always had everyone in stitches and literally having a great laugh. You were so easy to talk to and you will always be in our hearts. Rest easy, brother🪽🪽
‘Being siblings isn’t measured only by how much time you spend together but is cemented by your shared beginning and roots from the very start. I will miss you Sam, sleep tight. Xx
I hope I did you proud today, I will love you forever, you’ve left a hole in my heart that will never been filled, I will always remind Tommy of his Uncle Sam and I will hold on to you and your legacy for my whole lifetime see you again someday my Sam xxx
Fly High Sam! definitely one of kind💜 Always Loved and never forgotten by our Family 🕊🤍 absolute pleasure to have you in our lives.x
Miss you forever x
Forever 33, we love you Sam, Ty,ami,Hudson and Hadley 💜
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