Sammy Franklin Bunch, Jr. 38, of Jacksonville, IL, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home. He was born Sept. 21, 1984, in Berwyn, the son of Sammy Franklin Bunch, Sr. and Gayle Zwart Hilliard. He is survived by his mother, Gayle Hilliard of Jacksonville; two brothers, Earl (Sara) Bunch and Ronald (Jessica) Bunch; one sister, Hope (Jake) McMahon; two aunts, Denise (Terry) Maier and Pam (Mark) Willis; and multiple nieces and nephews. Sammy loved spending time with his family and enjoyed being outdoors. He especially loved his dog, Amara. The family will host a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family to help with expenses in care of Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.