Samuel went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2016 at the age of 91. He was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Joyce, his parents, Hubert and Sophia Avery, his brothers, George and Herbert Avery, sister, Dora Baucom, and nephew, Forrest Smith. He is survived by nieces, Nancy Blinson, Loretta Rittenhouse, Judy Burns, and many other loving nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 3000 E. Garner Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610 Tuesday, April 5 at 11:00 A.M. conducted by Pastor Michael Tolar and Pastor Brad Cook. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday at the church from 10:30 – 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 3000 E. Garner Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610.
Arrangements are being handled by McLaurin Funeral Home in Clayton. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com