Charlie Samuel

Charlie Samuel, 87, of Peoria passed away at 5:05 p.m. Tues., Feb 9, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on Oct. 28, 1928, in Rosedale, Miss. to the late Willie and Mary (Turner) Samuel. He married Lucy Mae Samuels in 1948 she preceded him, He later married Earlean Smallwood in 1984 she survives. Charlie was a great provider and really loved his grandchildren, he loved fishing, playing bingo, and eating a good meal. Charlie loved sports and was definitely a hardcore Cardinals fan. He liked amusement parks, cards games, and checkers. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. He leaves to cherish his loving memories; four sons Charlie Samuels Jr., of Beltsville, Ma. Richard Samuels, Steven Michael (Audrey) Samuels and Patrick Fitzgerald Samuels all of Peoria, Il; three daughters; Sandra K. Samuels of Waukegan, Il Dawn M. Hoyle and Patricia E. Samuels all of Peoria, Il. Six stepchildren Charles Smallwood, James Smallwood, Diane Smallwood, Martha Smallwood, Jeanette Smallwood and Keitha Young. Four brothers; James Samuel, Mark Samuel, Curtis Samuel and Calvin Samuel all of Indianapolis,Ind . three sisters; Judy Edwards of Indianapolis, Ind. Mary Ann Johnson of McKinney, Tx and Irene Lake of Indianapolis, Ind. Seventeen grandchildren, twenty seven great grandchildren one great- great grandson. Also one Godly adopted son Scott, and along with a host of other relatives and friends who adored him and will miss him dearly. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents; his former wife, two sons James Tiggs Nelson Samuels and Paul Martin Samuels; one daughter Mary Doss; two brothers Richard Samuel and Willie Samuel; one sister Ollie Dunn.. and one grandson Peter Akim Nelson and one stepson Steve Smallwood. Services will be held Saturday, Feb 20, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a. m... Pastor Cleveland Thomas will officiate. Interment will be done at a later date. The family has entrusted T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel to handle the final arrangements of their dear loved one, Charlie. Online condolences can be made at www.twparkschapel.com

Charlie Samuel

October 28, 1928 - February 9, 2016