Walter Ray Samuels Obituary
Walter Ray Samuels in Forest City, North Carolina passed away on June 5, 2026. Walter, born on June 30, 1936 in Hamlet, North Carolina, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. 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 Walter Ray Samuels to show support.
Walter will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Walter will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Walter’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, W. E. Samuels and Mattie McRae Samuels; and his brother William Edward Samuels, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Loretta Honey Samuels; his children, Janet Samuels Jansen (Stefan), Jennifer Samuels Bost (Joe) and Walter Ray Samuels, Jr. (Margaret); his grandchildren, Jessica Jansen Eggleston (Bobby), Lauren Jansen Platter (Brian), William McRae Bost (Courtney) and Lucy Wilkerson Samuels; and his great grandchildren, Olivia Katherine Fielder and Caroline McRae Platter.
