MSG (Ret.)Samuel Whitten
(June 3, 1954 - July 1, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carollina
Funeral Date & Time: Thursday, July 9, 2026 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: 1:00 P.M. / Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
My deepest condolences and prayers to and for Samuel‘s family.
Class of ‘72
My deepest condolences to Sam’s family. While at Claflin, most all of my good friends were from Cross, despite never hearing of Cross before that. Sam was my good friend, and a former roommate at Claflin. Also, we played outdoor court basketball together for several years, and served in the same military unit at Fort Gordon, GA. Sam was an outstanding soldier and a great person. We’ll all miss his unique laugh. I ‘Salute🫡’ you my brother. Rest well, my friend…🙏🏾
Rest in peace Sam. May the God of comfort be with you during this period. Bonnie, you and the entire Whitten family are in our prayers. Love you!!!
Blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted, Matthew 5:4
To The Entire Whitten Family
May the precious memories you shared bring comfort,and may God’s unfairly Love Sustain you through this difficult time.
Doris Whitten Johnson and Family, Staten Island New York
Remember his promise:
Blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
May the precious memories you shared bring comfort and may God’s unfairly love sustain you through this difficult time.
Doris (Whitten) Johnson and Family,
Staten Island New York
My sincere condolences to the Whitten family.
Samuel and my crew shared many wonderful times at Claflin. Whenever he let out that unique laugh, we all knew he was up to something—and it usually meant we were about to have a good time.
Rest in peace, my friend. You will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.
Cross High School, Class of 1972
Claflin College, Class of 1976
Sending sincere condolences to the Whitten family. May God strengthen and comfort you during this time of bereavement. Rest in peace my fellow Claflinite, (class of “76”)
Our heart felt condolences go out to Bonnie and the entire Whitten family; Big Sam you broke the mold it was never about friendship but that of family. Family; You and Bonnie has always showed us what an extended family looks like; for never once did you and Bonnie make us feel different than family. Some times God sends you an Angel that fills your life with love, laughter and hope of a brighter day. Bro you left us so many memories of laughter, kindness, respect and Breaking of Bread; you were truly God sent in a world that needed a dose of love and laughter RIP Bro! For God is still in charge of ours lives. PS bro, wings are fun aren’t they lol, love you
A true friend, one of the first friend I made at Claflin . I will always remember those days we were on campus and across track. To your family, I sorry for your loss. Continue to pray and trust in GOD.
RIP my friend and brother
It is so heartbreaking 💔 to give my deepest condolences to my bestie Bonnie and family. Samuel Whitten, nicknamed “Cuzin”, his family and I met during our military career, and have since continued our loyal friendship for over 30 years. He embraced me like his little sister as we continuously had lots of fun and laughter every time I visited his home. I always look forward to and enjoyed reading our birthdays and holidays shoutouts…too funny!!
I’m extremely grateful to have met the most wonderful, laid-back, most loving, caring, funny as ever, and the best and coolest friend. He impacted lives positively as a provider and family man. His name and the precious memories of friendship we shared will forever be treasured. Sam “Cuzin”, you will be truly missed.
SIP..Battle Buddy, Friend 🕊️🙏🏽🇺🇸🧡
Our condolences to the whitten family God-bless we are praying for you Rev Leon and lottie Bradley
My Condolences to My Big Sister, my Nephew Sam & his wife and Family on the loss of their Husband , Father & Grandfather. He was an awesome Person and was Loved by all. You fought a Good Fight & You kept the Faith.. Rest in Peace until we Meet again 🙏🏾💙
One ❤️ big bro heaven doors a soldier 🪖
“Deepest condolences to the family for your loss”
My sincere condolences to the family
I Guess my Lady wanted you with her more than us. I remember when I was a little girl being babysat by your mom every time you and Bonnie came home I would run back there and stayed there behind you foot to foot. Thank you for sharing Cheesy with me. I will miss seeing you when you came home I will always be y’all Puddiney take your rest. Always know that I will always hold you and your family close to me because y’all raised me
Sam Im grateful our paths crossed. You were a good neighbor and friend. I always looked forward to our talks. RiP my dear good friend. To the Whitten family I pray Gods comfort be with you.
Blake Nelson…
We grew up together… next door neighbors… walking in the woods… hunting squirrels… wading in the lake… trapping fish… sitting in the woods… keeping watch over cows… working in tobacco fields… picking cotton… cucumber… beans…
We shared everything… even a good whipping… when we should have been doing our chores…
Love yah BROTHER…
Mr. Samuel (Vick) whitten. You, Ape, Floyd, Robert lee, me and others had fun playing basketball. Min gap was one of the funny things you use to say. You loved your family, your son in Med school and your job. You were a ball of fun and full of laughter. We the class of “1972”, Central and Cross High school are walking with the community, your family and you Samuel. Fare thee well. Amen, Amen, Amen
Sincere condolences to the family of Samuel Whitten , my dear classmate at both Criss High and Claflin University. Absent from this body is present with the Lord. Rest in peace classmate.
My condolences to the Whitten family. Samuel was my classmate at Claflin 72/76. I pray God’s blessings on the family
My sincere condolences to the family for such a loss. Real super guy to have cross your path. May the family reflect upon the wonderful time with Samuel. Be encouraged….
My condones to the family Sam and met a t Claflin University in 1972 he was a good friend of mind over 50 years he was a guy who was the life a party he love to entertain his friends I remember visiting at his house he would roll out the red carpet and you felted welcome we talk once or twice a month he was fun guy to be around he was good family man a good husband father and grand father you will be miss my friend RIP
University Classmate, rest in the peace of God. We just celebrated 50 years in May. Praying for God’s comfort to the family.
My heartfelt sympathy to Bonnie and the family. Samuel was a true friend and my classmate. Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time.
My heartfelt condolences to the Whitten family, classmates and friends. I will forever cherish the memories of Samuel’s friendship. SIP Sam. 🙏🧡
Our sincere condolences to the family of Samuel Whitten.
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers.
My condolences to Bonnie and family. I will miss my friend, we reconnected after 38 years serving in Germany 1983 to 1986. We reconnected in 2024 and been communicating since and visiting him on his birthday. I pray for strength during this difficult time, may God bless his family 🙏.
My condolences to the family of Mr. Samuel Whitten..
May he rest in heavenly peace.
To my dear family. We have lots of treasured, precious memories of Sam. Let’s keep those memories in our Hearts, and the legacy will live on. We know that God never make a mistake. Let’s give God the praise and thanks for sending Sam our way.
To the Whitten Family, I am deeply saddened to learn of Samuel’s passing and extend to you my sincere sympathy. Still, we know he is now resting in the arms of Our Heavenly Father. I pray you feel God’s presence, peace, and comfort in this too!
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To the Whitten family, my sincere condolences to you All.🙏Samuel “CHESSY”will truly be missed.💔Church brother JUMC,classmate twice;Cross HS “1972”/Claflinte “1976”.REST ON BROTHER from another mother 🇺🇸🧡
My heartfelt felt sympathy to the Whitten family. May you find comfort in knowing that others care and share in the passing of Samuel.
To the Whitten family, may God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Samuel’s Classmate Cheryl
Sam Whitten my friend from way back RIP my brother