78, Tampa, formerly of Palmetto, passed away August 15, 2020.  Visitation:  6 -8 pm, Friday, August 21 Service: 12:00 Noon Saturday, August 22 both at Abundant Favor Mortuary, 916 13th St W, Bradenton.  Interment:  12:30 pm, Monday, August 24 at Sarasota National Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to Abundant Favor.  941-747-2700

He was preceeded in death by his son : George Zachary Samuel,  Grandson: Quinton M Shannon, Loving Parents Deacon  Willie D Samuel Sr. and Cora D. Samuel, 3 Brothers: Willie D. Samuel Jr.,Craig Samuel,Jeremiah Samuel, 2 Sisters: Alice Clayborn, Thenecia Christy

He Leaves to cherish his memories A Loving and Devoted Wife Saluckjai, Children; Barbara (Clifford) Shannon, Kathryn Samuel, Debra (Ray) Langley, Michael,  Evanson (EJ), Patricia Chunn (Chris) and Tina Katavanich; Grandchildren: Amber Shannon, Clifford Eugene Shannon Jr., Carl Shannon, Diona Shannon, Devin Shannon, Porshe Shannon, Ramon Pleas, Ayla Jackson (Carl), Jasmyne Samuel, Zahkia Stover, Zachary Samuel, Jamar Sanders, Reina Langley, Kirsten Mateaki, Patisha Carson, Tristina James; 16 Great Grandchildren; Sisters: Cora Ford, Terri Mitchell, Margie G. Woodson, Bevelyn Samuel, Cheryl Dunbar and Kathy Merideth (Gaston); and host of Nieces,Nephews ,Cousins and sorrowing friends.