Sam Tancock (Passed away 19 May 2026)

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