Mr. Roderick Winfred Samuels

Mr. Roderick Samuels, 71, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. He was the eldest son of the late Robwert Samuels and Julia Lillian Rawlinson Samuels was born on 4 July 1953 at Orly Air Base, Paris, France. Mr. Samuels at an early age, was baptized at First Nazareth Baptist Church, Columbia, SC and later in life converted as Muslim. However, in his later years believed in Jesus Christ as his Savior. Mr. Samuels was educated in the public schools system in Richland County and was an avid and compassionate drummer for W. A. Perry Middle School and C. A. Johnson High School. He continued to play drums until his untimely demise. He was known for having a kind heart and a affectionate smile. Roderick loved to travel and spend quality time with his family and was also a loyal Dallas Cowboy fan. Mr. Samuels was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Julia Samuels; a brother, Micheal Samuels; two sisters, Deborah Samuels Jones and Gwendolyn Samuels Williams; grandparents; aunts, uncles and other relatives. Mr. Samuels leaves a legacy full of love and fond memories cherished by his sister, Adrain (Clarence) Brooks of Hopkins, SC; nieces, Erika Brooks of Columbia, SC, Shirelle Jones of Augusta, GA, Cydney Brooks of Huntsville, ALA; nephews, Kenric (Jessica) Brooks of Charlotte, NC, Clarence Brooks, Jr. of Hopkins, SC, Samuel Williams and Benjamin Williams both of Brooklyn, NY; grand-nieces, Averie and Kingslei Brooks; grand-nephews, Joshua and Nathaniel Brooks; great grand-nephews, Coty Humphrey; loving cousins that were closer than brothers, James Samuels, Arnold Thomas and Vernon Griffin; special cousins, Barbara Hysten, Robert Griffin, Cassandra Harris, Tonya Thomas and Gregory Griffin and a host of cousins amnd extended friends. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2024 at A. A. Dicks Funeral Home, 6400 North Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29203. The Reverend A. A. Dicks, Sr., officiating. Interment to follow in the Palmetto Cemetery. Public viewing will be held from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2024 and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service, Saturday, August 3, 2024 at A. A. Dicks Funeral Home. Like our Facebook page: A. A. Dicks Funeral Home - Sullivan Chapel Add our Facebook Friend Page and leave a comment: A. A. Dicks FH

Mr. Roderick Winfred Samuels

July 4, 1953 - July 28, 2024