May 16, 2021, 60, Goldsboro –

Mr. Samuel Exum, Jr., 60, of 905. A. Hugh St., Goldsboro passed away on Sunday at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC.

Mr. Samuel Exum, Jr., was born on September 6, 1960, to the late Samuel and Annie Ruth Davis Exum in Duplin County, NC.

He received his formal education in the Wayne County Public School system and was employed by the Wayne County Public School Systems as a Maintenance Supervisor where he worked for an extended period of time.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Samuel and Annie Ruth Exum, wife Wilma Exum, son, Kiera Mondareo Exum.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: children; Samuel Devon Cannon of Goldsboro, NC; Samuel (BJ) Exum, of Charlotte, NC; and Samella Wallace of Greensboro, NC; siblings: Leonza (Annette) Exum of Goldsboro, NC; Annie Reid of Goldsboro, NC; Gaynell Exum of Goldsboro, NC; Audrey Exum of Dudley, NC; Marian (Oscar) Merritt of Wichita Falls, Texas; Arlene (Edward) Taylor of Dudley, NC; Regina (Norman) Gardner of Clinton, MD; Ronnie Exum of Goldsboro, NC; aunt: Mary Lee Davis; uncle: Thurman (Wanda) Exum; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a very special friends; Simone Holmes and host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

There will be a public viewing observed today from 1 until 6 PM in the Chapel of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 6 PM.

Funeral Services will be observed by the Graveside at Jerusalem Cemetery, 395 Jerusalem Church Rd., Seven Springs, NC 28578. at the hour of 1 PM. Pastor Evora Martin will officiate.

Services entrusted to Serenity Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations, LLC.