Samuel Eugene Murray

Samuel’s Journey Samuel Eugene Murray, son of the late Bishop Samuel Winfield Murray and the late Bishop Esther Abrams Murray, was born January 3, 1954, in Talbot County, Maryland. Samuel departed this life Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his home in Denton, Maryland. Samuel graduated from North Caroline High School in Denton, Maryland with the class of 1972. During Sam’s high school years, he was a star basketball player for the North Caroline Bulldogs. Sam continued his love for basketball, as well as football, and was an avid fan. Samuel moved to Washington, DC immediately after graduation and remained there for much of his life. Samuel was employed by the Facilities (HVAC) Division of the District of Columbia, Office of Property Management, as a Maintenance Mechanic for thirty-six (36) years. Sammy, Sam, or Sammy Gene as he was affectionately known to many, was proud to work for the Federal Government in its large building facilities, often boasting about how he was the one primarily responsible for making everyone feel comfortable with just the right amount of warmth and coolness throughout the day. Sammy also spoke about his gratefulness towards his cousin for being instrumental in helping him to secure this employment. One of Sam’s goals was to further his education in his area of craft and workmanship. Therefore, he attended and graduated from Lincoln Technical School. Sammy’s teenage, into young adulthood sweetheart, was Sheila Wright, who preceded him in death. To this union was born a beautiful baby-girl, Chernika. Sam eventually met and married Florence “Janet.” To this union were born two handsome sons, Jamar and Samuel, Jr. Sammy will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Sam enjoyed the many annual family functions that occurred throughout the year. His love for cooking, especially his barbeque meals, was always a big hit throughout the Spring and Summer months. Humorously, he was the successor of the original “Chef Boyardee” with his famous ribs, homemade seafood salad, crabmeat (deviled) “angel” eggs and coleslaw. After Sam’s retirement, he began to return home more often to aid and assist with his mother’s care. Eventually, Sam moved back to Denton, the Eastern Shore, permanently, until his death. Sam loved his music. His “Oldies but Goodies” were often playing. He could be heard singing out loud, especially to the tunes of one of his favorite groups, “The Whispers.” Sam also loved playing pool and he began to spend a lot of his time, a few times a week, playing at Edwards All Star Barber Shop (and Billiards) with his good buddies. Sammy leaves to cherish his memory: Daughter, Chernika Young; Sons, Jamar and Samuel, Jr.; Daughters-in-Law, Andrea (Jamar), Kristi (Samuel, Jr.); Son-in-Law, Ivan (Chernika); Grandchildren, Isaiah and Kayla (Chernika), Marja, Andre, Amanda, Alexander, Adriana (Jamar), Samerra, Aayden, and Avery (Samuel, Jr.). Sammy also leaves to mourn his loss: Siblings, Deborah (Michael-Deceased), Dennis (Bernice), David, Phyllis, Esther (Joseph) and John; “Aunt Thelma” Nichols and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. SUBMITTED WITH LOVE ~ THE FAMILY

Samuel Eugene Murray

January 7, 1954 - February 4, 2024