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Official Obituary of

Samuel Lee Charity Sr.

August 1, 1944 ~ June 27, 2023 (age 78) 78 Years Old

Samuel Charity Sr. Obituary

Samuel Lee Charity Sr., 78, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. He was born to Sanford Sr. and Rosa Lee Charity on August 1, 1944. A native of Hampton, Virginia, he joined the United States Army in 1965 traveling around the world. He earned many accomplishments such as, Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal, and NCO Professional Development Ribbon to name a few.

 Samuel was preceded in death by his mother and father, Sanford and Rosa, his sister Rosa Lee Corbin (Charles) and brothers Sanford Charity Jr., William Charity (Pat) and James Charity (Pat), Ernest Charity (Joyce), and niece Trena Charity Savage (Brian).

 He leaves behind his children Sandra Charity Kemp (LaRohn), Jacquelyn Charity-Hodnett, Samuel Lee Charity Jr., (Kenya), Veronica Charity Barnes (John); ex-wife Jacquelyn Keene Charity Stroble (Paul), 9 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Siblings Mary Stephenson (Daniel), Julia Riddick, and Waverly Charity (Nikey) along with a host of nieces and nephews.

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Services

Viewing
Sunday
July 9, 2023

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Smith Brothers Funeral Home
545 E Mercury Blvd.
Hampton, VA 23663

Graveside Service
Monday
July 10, 2023

10:00 AM
Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Cemetery
5310 Milners Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434

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