Willie Samuels

April 25, 2022

Mr. Willie James Samuel, was born to the late Mr. Sylvester Samuel and the late Mrs. Margaret Samuel Taylor on June 8, 1961 in Darlington County. He was lovingly reared by his step-father the late Elijah Taylor, Sr. He was educated in the Florence County School district, where he enjoyed friends and obtained his foundation for hard work. He worked for Amerson Nursery and the Young’s Farms for numerous years. He loved fishing especially with his grandmother Flowreen. He loved spirited conversations with his brothers. He was a protector of his sisters and a humble family man. Willie never met a stranger. He was a compassionate person and a lover of people. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Mr. Sylvester Samuel, Margaret Samuel Taylor, Elijah Taylor, Sr.; brothers: Paul Sylvester Samuel, Sr., Lloyd Danny Samuel, stepbrothers: David Taylor, Elijah Taylor, Jr. and grandmother, Flowreen Miller. Left to cherish his memories are: wife, Mona Lisa Samuel; children, Tomeka Bryson, Jennifer Williams, Willie James Samuel, Jr. and Angelica Henry; six step-children, Albert, John, Sholonda, Tamasha, Demetrice and Tasha; brother, Michael R. Samuel; sisters, Jennifer Williams and Cleo (Plummer) Durant; step-sisters, Eva Lou (Woodrow) Thomas, Rose Marie (Mathew) Mumford, Almeta (Charles) Gathers, Helen (Pete) James; step-brothers, Isaiah (Rovena) Taylor, Zechariah (Shirley) Taylor, John Henry Taylor, Moses (Brenda) Taylor, John Daniel Taylor; sisters-in-law, Barbara Jean Samuel and Glenda Taylor; Uncle, Levi (Hattie) Miller; companion, Evalina Charles; special sister, Theresa McCray; 14 grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; four god children; numerous family and friends all of whom loved him dearly.