Samuel Leroy “Poker” Chesterfield Augustus
[Augustus Funeral Home and Cremation Service]
Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the passing of: – Samuel Leroy “Poker” Chesterfield Augustus
A Homegoing service for Samuel Leroy “Poker” Chesterfield Augustus, son of the late Samuel and Catherine Augustus [nee Smith], brother to Carmen Paynter [nee Augustus], nephew Rhydell Paynter [Sheena], in his 92nd year formerly of 148 North Shore, Pembroke, will be held TODAY Thursday February 16, 2023 at St. Paul AME at 1pm
Interment will follow at Christ Church Devonshire Cemetery.
Lovingly survived by, Sister Carmen Paynter [nee Augustus], nephew Rhydell Paynter [Sheena].
Great Nephews – Duane Lowe, Rhydell Paynter Jr, Daniel Paynter
Special Great Nephew and Nieces – Rai Sampson, Deshae Henry and Tia Sampson
Numerous Great Great Nephews and Nieces
God Daughters – Tamberle Bean and Loryn Ming
God Sons – Jason Lowe, Anthony Adderley and Maxwell Dill
Numerous Cousins – Far too many to name
Special thanks to – Brenda Augustus-Spencer, Sinclair “Sonny” Augustus, Marsha L. Burrows, Clarence F. W. Smith [Lynn], Blanche Trott and family, Kingsley and Keitha Simmons, Quinton Ming Jr. JP, Bridgitte Simons [John], John Deshields, Dennis Lewis, Calvin and Juanita Williams, Brent Minors, Ann Tucker-Jacobs, Winston Pond, Kathy Pond, Lemuel and Charlene Tyrrell, Edward and Nadine Dyer, Kelly Zuill, Edward and Lois Smith, Sharon and Gerry Swan, Susan Roblin, Jennifer and Janell Darrell, Nelson Hunt and family, Apostle Steven Darrell, St. Paul A.M.E. Church Family, Bishop Silvester Beaman and family, Rev. Nicholas G. Tweed, The North Village Community Club, Bermuda Horse Fraternity, Bermuda Taxi Drivers Association, Matilda Smith Williams Nursing Home, KEMH Doctors and Staff, Bermuda Healthcare Services and Agape House Staff
Numerous Special Lifelong Friends – In Bermuda and Overseas
Colours may be worn, Red & White is encouraged.
Covid-19 precautions and social distancing are to be observed.
