Samuel Washington

Samuel Washington, 85, of Boston, Massachusetts, formerly of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Born November 13, 1940, in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Samuel was the son of the late George and Margaret Washington. He graduated from Michael C. Riley High School and later pursued a trade in electronics.

In 1965, Samuel married his beloved wife, Dorothy Washington, and together they moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where they raised their family. He worked for Cutter Construction as a union laborer until his retirement.

After retiring, Samuel returned to the South and made his home in Savannah, Georgia. He attended First African Baptist Church, where he re-dedicated his life to God and faithfully served as an usher.

After many years of retirement, Samuel decided to return  to Boston, Massachusetts,  to be closer to his immediate family during his final years.

Samuel leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 61 years, Dorothy Washington; his children, Sam Washington (Shellice), Amanda Washington, Adrienne Washington (Joseph, deceased), George Washington, and Alysia Washington; his siblings, Estella Washington (Reuben, deceased), Arthur Washington (Martha),  and Alice Pinckney  (Harold); nieces, nephews, grandchildren; great grandchildren, extended family; church family; and many loving friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Washington, and his siblings Ezekiel Jones, William Mitchell, Virginia Owens (Willie), Benjamin Washington (Elizabeth), James Washington (IdaMae), Robert  Washington (Dorothy), Louise Young (Deacon Joseph).

Samuel will be remembered for his love of family, his strong work ethic, his service to his church, and his renewed faith in God.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

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