Minister Samuel Rayam Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Minister Samuel Rayam Sr. of Ocala, Florida, who passed away on October 4, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Minister Samuel Rayam Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Oscar Rayam Sr. and Roberta Rayam Alpha; his spouse Areatha Williams Pierce; his siblings, Ishmeal Handy Rayam, Oscar Rayam, Jr., Oliver Rayam Sr., Evelyn Heyward, Louise Rayam Gibson and Doris Mae Richardson; and his stepdaughter Rosa Mae Mitchell.
He is survived by: his children, Later, Wallace Williams (Marilyn) of Ocala, FL, Gloria Lewis (Curtis), Samuel Rayam Jr. of Ocala, FL, Will Rayam (Tonya) of Fayetteville, NC, Victoria Coles (Frederick) of Ocala, FL, Roberta Rayam Gadson (Greg) of Ocala, FL, Shirley "Tywannia" Rayam of Ocala, FL and Lydia Rayam of Valdosta, GA.; his grandchildren, Curtis Lewis Jr. (Jocelyn), Gentana Alejandro (Devon), Shantana Lewis, Rina Weems, Cyprenia Cabarris, Shakeia Rayam, Markus Rayam (Brooke), Ashli Rayam, Meagan Young, Antonio Perry II (Sabrina), N'Kosi Perry, Jaymar Jones (Jaime), Chasity Rayam, Demetria Zimmerman (Corey), Shameka Worley (DW), Delvon Williams, Keondra Bostick (Brandon) and CraeAndre; his brothers, Augusta Rayam (Sarah) of Bellville, FL, Edward Rayam of St. Petersburg, FL, Booker T. Rayam of Sandford, FL and Matthew Rayam (Rutha Mae) of Jennings, FL.; Viola Sermon. He is also survived by Twenty-Five Great Grand Children and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and sorrowing friends.
