Mr. Samuel Leon Manson

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On Thursday, October 23, 2025, God called Samuel Leon Manson home. Sam peacefully transitioned into eternal rest at Virginia Commonwealth University – Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia, following a brief illness.

Sam was born in Richmond, VA on December 17, 1964, and raised in Church Road, Virginia (Dinwiddie County) where he was educated in the Dinwiddie County Public School System. Sam enjoyed playing baseball, softball, and hunting. He particularly loved playing Little Leage Baseball in the Babe Ruth Baseball League. Sam found his niche in playing football. He played football from little league through high school and was an outstanding football player. Many people say Sam was one of the Legends of the Dinwiddie Generals Football team, as he played both Line Backer and Guard positions. Later in life Sam enjoyed daily fishing, and the immense fellowship with his Carriage House friends. Sam will be lovingly remembered for his signature catch phrase when he was excited, "Cootie-Coo"!

Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Edward Manson and Brenda Ann Gee Manson; his brother, David Larnes, and his paternal aunt, Ollie Manson.

Sam leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted children, Winters Manson (Sylvia), Jacobi "Jay" Nicholas (Lynette), and Juvonti "Von" Nicholas Sr. (Donna). He was the proud grandfather of Tanesha, Arica, Angel, Ronald Jr., Heaven, Jaiden, Raymel, Rondale, Zoe, Juvonti Jr., and Jakhari, all of whom brought immense joy to his life. Sam's family includes his siblings, Deborah T. Joyner (Alonzo), Tilden M. Manson (Aleisha), Tonyia M. Pender (Charles), and Crissy Smith; his paternal uncle, Franklin Manson; and paternal aunt, Dallas Booker; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including a devoted friend, Mr. West of Petersburg, and a devoted nephew, Mario Gordon, Jr.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia from 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.

Celebration of Life service for Mr. Samuel L. Manson will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in the chapel of the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg, Virginia with Apostle Belinda Baugh, Eulogist, New Divine Worship Center Petersburg, Virginia. Interment will follow at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, 4745 Mt Sinai Rd, Prince George, VA.

The family is asked to assemble at the funeral home at 11:45 a.m. on the day of the service.

Services may be viewed on Live Stream.

May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.

Professional services have been entrusted to the staff of J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Avenue Petersburg Virginia 23803 Dinwiddie County, (804) 732-5959 and (804)834-3330. Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Funeral Director and Mr. Ricky Montgomery, Funeral Director, Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. "Our Family Servicing Your Family"

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