1SG (RET) Hayes Samuel
(November 11, 1936 - February 1, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Sunday, February 8, 2026 / 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, 2130 Barhamville Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Monday, February 9, 2026 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Woodlawn Cemetery, 10216 Farrow Road, Blythewood, South Carolina
Sincere condolences to the family & friends of Hayes. Treasure the memories.
May your faith uphold you and your family at this difficult time you have my condolences. Keeping you in prayer.
Take your rest buddy!! We were all blessed to have known Hayes. He was such a light in this world. I will miss his conversations, biblical teaching, and infectious laughter. I pray God’s continued blessings upon the Samuel family. Keep your memories close and continue on his legacy.
Keep God Love Naomi!
Love,
Thomas Javis
Jesus saith unto him, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man cometh unto the Father, except by me.
John14:6
May The Grace & Peace of God Be With The Samuel Family! Keep God Love!
Love,
Thomas Javis
My sincere Condolences to Naomi and all the family and friends. May Almighty God Allah Be Pleased With him!!! 💖
Sending condolences to Sis. Naomi and family in the passing of their loved one. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Hayes Samuel. He was a dedicated worker in his church, Emmanuel AMEC and to his family and community.
The Scott & Johnson Family
To the Sanuel Family, our deepest sympathy and Prayers are with you during your time of Bereavement. May The Peace of God Continue to Cover & Be With You. Earth Has No Sorrow, That Heaven Cannot Heal.
Sirdearis Scott-Johnson
The Aiken Family
So sorry to hear about the loss of Mr.Hayes Samuel. We pray God be with you as mourn the loss of your dear husband. We know you are a strong faithful believer, and we know in times like this only God can heal our sorry and bring us joy.
Blessings and peace to you during this time of sadness.
Your cousin
Charles L. Aiken
To the Samuel Family our deepest condolences to you all for the passing of our brother Hayes. Praying that God will continue to lift you up with his loving peace and care.❤️🙏
Melodie and family. Kevin and I are praying for you and your entire family. You have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. We are here if you need anything. God bless you all 🙏🏽❤️
My deepest condolences.
Keeping you and family in my thoughts and prayers🙏. Know that we are here if you need anything.
Melodie and Samuel family, Sending so much love and our deepest sympathy to you and your family as you mourn the loss of your father. We are thinking of you and praying for peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time. MelodIe, you and I share that memory with your dad that brings a smile to our face. He will be missed.
Our condolences to you, Mel and your family. May God comfort you all in this time of need like no one else can. We pray your strengthen the Lord..
Our condolences to you, Mel and your family. May God comfort you all in this time of need like no one else can. We pray your strengthen the Lord..
Praying for you and your family the beautiful tribute you shared, your dad walking you down the isle at your wedding brought tears to my eyes, sending a big hug you are blessed with great memories of your dad❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹
To Henrietta and the Samuel family, this is hard. My village is being decimated. I can see all of us during our growing years, home, school and church. Hayes was a wonderful person who it will take time to get use to not seeing him, on this side.
Just stay strong family, you know who is in charge and who will be with you during this tough time.
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
Roslyn E Peterson
The Williams family of Emmanuel AME Church express our sincere condolences to the Samuels Family.
Mr. Hayes Samuel was truly a dedicated member of Emmanuel AME Church. He touched numerous lives through his kindheartedness and generosity. May he rest in eternal peace. His beacon of brightness and love for all will forever shine.
I’m saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Hayes. He was someone I could always count on to support the youth at Emmanuel. He was a gentle and kind person at all times. I can remember my daughter Alexis telling him she wanted to buy me a Christmas gift but didn’t have any money. Mr. Hayes reached in his pocket and gave her the money. He was just that kind of person. Whatever I wanted to do with the youth, he was our number one supporter. Last month my daughter asked me to call him, she wanted to talk to him. I explained his situation and she said she would pray for him. She wanted him to know that she was doing great in Michigan. Rest on my friend. You are a hard act to follow. Your heart was always in the right place. Prayers for the Samuel family.
My deepest condolences to the family of Hayes Samuel. I’ve known him and the Samuel family since I was a child, growing up in Emmanuel A.M.E. Church. At one point the Samuels lived next to us. My dear mother, Daisy Thompson, told me about a day when Hayes and a friend of his were fixing lunch. Mother said she looked out on the porch steps and there I was, happily eating a sandwich he had fixed for me too! We always laughed about his looking out for me back in the day. Hayes was a kind Godly man, with a great sense of humor. He was a faithful, active member of Emmanuel all of his life, and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend.
To the Samuels Family from the Simmons Family
May God be with you all throughout this time. .
My deepest synpathy to Henrietta and the Samuel Family in the death of Mr. Hayes Samuel. May your faith and loving memory of your brother, husband and father help sustain you during your bereavement and thereafter.