John Thomas “Sam” Jermane, 57, of Jermane Rd., New London, NC died Friday, August 12, 2011 at his residence. A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, August 14 at Taylor’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Derald Smith. The family will see friends on Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton. Mr. Jermane was born July 18, 1954 in Davidson County to Paul Thomas Jermane and Sybil Crotts Jermane. He was employed with Ultra Mek as Maintenance Supervisor. He was preceded in death by his father and by a sister Bonnie Shaver and a brother Kenny Jermane. Survivors include, Sons; Sammy Jermane and Kenny Jermane, brother; Ronald Dean Jermane of New London, sisters; Paula Forrest of New London, Deborah Jermane of Albemarle, and Jackie Drew of Gold Hill, and by his mother.