Samuel Dutt Wolcott

WOLCOTT, Samuel Dutt III - It is with a very heavy heart Samuel Dutt Wolcott, of Davison, MI has rejoined his family and friends above at the age of 62, on the afternoon of September 07, 2025 at 14:02 after a very long and excruciating battle against gastric cancer. Sam was first diagnosed with cancer in June of 2021 after the discovery of a large bleeding glomus tumor and lung cancer, and was given less than a 15% chance of survival. He exceeded the chances of survival every day he woke up and chose to fight another day regardless of the struggle or the pain. To appropriately honor the wondrous man and nurse he is and has always been, there will be A Nightingale Tribute, held under the Auspices of the Nurses Honor Guard, to show honor and respect to Samuel. This tribute will be held 1:00 PM Friday, September 12, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek https://www.google.com/maps/search/8138+Miller+Road,+Swartz+Creek?entry=gmail&source=g , with the service immediately following (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed directly below Samuel's obituary here.

Fr. Denis Spitzley and Pastor Louis Canaday will be co-officiating. Burial will take place in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Home Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 1-4PM, 6-8 PM, and Friday from 12:00 PM until the time of the tribute and funeral services respectively. A Rosary will be prayed 7:00PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Samuel was born July 24, 1963 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Samuel Dutt, Jr. and Carol (Spangler) Wolcott. He was a 1981 graduate of West Genesee High School in Camillus, NY; he received an Associates Degree from Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY; Bachelor's Degree from Brockport College in Brockport, NY; Master's Degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University and his Nursing Degree from Crouse Hospital School of Nursing in Syracuse, NY. He met his wife, Wendy in 2007 and were together for 19 years and were happily married August 6, 2021 in Gaines. He had resided in Davison since 2008 coming from Rochester Hills. Samuel's last place of employment was through Hematec Dialysis as a registered nurse. As a nurse, he dedicated his life and career to tending to people when they needed it most, even when he was the patient. He brought that same tenderness home, where he loved us with patience, humor, selflessness, and a steadiness that anchored our family. He enjoyed smoking cigars, going to car and tractor shows, camping with his wife, spending time with his family and attending the Port Huron to Mackinaw Boat Race.

Surviving are: his wife, Wendy; his children, Victoria Elizabeth (Alex) Schmidt of Fairfax, VA, Rebecca Carol Wolcott of Rochester Hills, Matthew Michael Smith, Jr. of Davison, Samuel Dutt Wolcott IV of Rochester Hills and Riley Dennis Smith of Davision; granddaughter, Sylvia Schmidt; sisters, Deborah (Jerry) Neuman of Camillus, NY, Carol Lynn (Tim) Olcott of Camillus, NY and his twin sister, Susan (Jim) Bahnick of Breingsville, PA; and several nieces and nephews. Samuel was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Dutt Wolcott Jr, Carol (Spangler) Wolcott, and his nephew, Tyler Olcott.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the caregivers and nurses at McLaren Hospice, for the loving care given to Samuel. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com (http://www.sharpfuneralhomes.com/).

Those who would like to make a donation or contribution, please make the contributions out to the American Cancer Society.

‘If you run the race everyday, race day is just another day’. September 07, 2025 Samuel Dutt Wolcott III reached his finish line and flew his flag high. We appreciate all who join us in celebrating his life and all the hearts he has touched.