Mr. Wilbert Bouleware Samuel, Sr., 79, was born May 31, 1937 in Winston-Salem, NC to Hasker B. Samuel, Sr. and Willie Mae Samuel. He departed this life October 23, 2016.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Albert Samuel, Sr., LaVerne Samuel, and Dorothy Mae Samuel.

He is survived by his loving wife, Grace Hall Samuel; son, Wilbert "Butch" Samuel, Jr.; brother, Hasker (Sylvia) Samuel, Jr.; devoted sister-in-law, Josephine Samuel; grandchildren, DeMorris A. Samuel and Valencia Crews Epps; several great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A Family & Friends repass will be held from 3:00pm until 6:00pm on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the home of Butch Samuel, 2154 Saponi Village Court, Winston-Salem, NC. Inurnment will follow in The Hall Family Mausoleum, Wilson, NC.