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Samuel Huggins Obituary
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SAMUEL E. HUGGINS, Sr. Age 71, of Riviera Beach passed away July 27, 2008. He was an excellent fund-raiser for area schools, and was the first African-American chef employed in Palm Beach, Florida. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Deaconess Lubertha Huggins, Riviera Beach; mother, Mamie Lee Byrd, Lake Park; four sons, Samuel E. Huggins, Jr., Riviera Beach, Bernard Huggins (Valerie), West Palm Beach, Kevin Huggins (Tracey), Delray Beach and Kenneth Long, Palm Springs; two daughters, Monica Rijos (Rey), Odenton, MD and Wanda Huggins Wallace (Rodney), Toledo, OH; one sister, Genice Stalworth, Pleasantville, NJ; one brother, John Byrd, Phoenix, AZ; six sisters- in-law, Sally Huggins, Riviera Beach, Larcenia Huggins, Riviera Beach, Dorothy Wilson, West Palm Beach, Betty Wilborn, West Palm Beach, Lena Massie, Topeka, KS and Florestine Wilson, West Palm Beach; three brothers-in-law, James Wilson, Chestertown, MD, Clarence Wilson, West Columbia, SC and Curtis Wilson, Covington, GA; ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, church family, other sorrowing relatives and friends. Homegoing Celebration will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 11AM at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 801 8th St., West Palm Beach, FL, Rev. Gerald D. Kisner, Pastor. Viewing will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 5-7PM, at STEVENS BROS. & SIDERS FUNERAL HOME, 1803 N. Tamarind Ave., West Palm Beach. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Kathy Evans Ahonkhai
August 7, 2008
To the Huggins Family:
Mr. Huggins was good man. He and Ms. Lubertha were the parents that kept myself and other neighborhood children in line while our parents worked and when we visited your home, reminding us of our manners. They also made sure that we were involved in activities outside of the neighborhood and provided tranportation if we needed it. That act helped our parents to see the necessity of keeping us involved in something positive. It is also something that I continue today with my own children. This is a time of celebration; he has wonderfully fulfilled his duties on this earth. God has said, "Job well done. Now it is time to continue your good works in heaven."
Be strong and carry on; that is what Mr. Huggins would want. May the Lord strengthen you and keep you during this time of bereavement.
In God's love to you all,
The Evans family
Charles and Van Huggins
August 5, 2008
To my family it is with heartfelt sadness that we all feel with the passing of Uncle Sammy. Aunt Lubertha you done your best you hang in there. With so many memories of love,trips,and laughter that you both shared, we have all shared together with such a beautiful man those precious times will never be erased.Maythe power of Jehovah God spirit be upon you along with Lil Sammy, Bernard Monica Kevin and Wanda and the rest of our family as we endure our love loss He will help you through this most difficult time.Love to all of you and we must stick together as this is what Uncle Sammy adored. A close Huggins family.
Andrea Peppers
August 4, 2008
Life is so fragile. May your memories of Samuel's generosity, steadfast love, loyalty, forgiveness, special times and unexpected "little things" remain in your hearts and bring you comfort and peace.
Please know that you are being thought about and cared about during this difficult time. Samuel's expectation would be that you will continue to carry out the legacy he built as you make him proud. Our prayers are for your strength, endurance, stamina, and patience with yourselves.
Sending God's healing mercies,
The Peppers, Raing and Richardson Families
Michael Jenkins
August 3, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Florestine Wilson
August 3, 2008
To the family of Samuel E. Huggins, Sr.
It is with deepest sympathy that I have to write this regret as I am the sister-in-law of Samuel. I will truly miss him as he was more of a brother than brother-in-law, but with God's help we will all make it. So, family hang in there and God will do the rest.
Your Aunt Flo
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