Samuel "Sambo" Martin West

Samuel “Sambo” Martin West of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away peacefully at ECU-North hospital on Monday March 4, 2024.  Sambo was born on March 30, 1951, in Embro NC.  He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Bessie West, his brothers Mike West, Donnie West and sister Joyce Nowell.

Sambo is survived by his wife Brenda West, his sons Sammy “Cut Buddy” of the home, Steve (Tammy) West of Littleton, daughter Brenda (Lee) Kinton of Youngsville, grandchildren Ashley West of Littleton and Brian (Madison) Kinton of Youngsville, brother Joe (Gail) West of Roanoke Rapids and sisters Patricia “Pat” (Elliot) Collins of Emporia, Linda (Thad) O’Briant of Roanoke Rapids, Sheila “Kay” Ross of Roanoke Rapids.

Sambo was a loving husband, dad, brother, and friend. He was the business owner of West & Sons Garage. He loved Fords(diehard), mudslinging and truck pulling.

He was a member of Liberty Pentecostal Holiness Church of Roanoke Rapids.

Funeral services will be on Friday March 8, 2024, at 11:00am at Liberty Pentecostal Holiness Church of Roanoke Rapids with Pastor Tony Smith presiding. Interment will be in Cedarwood Cemetery following the service.

Visitation will be Thursday March 7, 2024 at Hockaday Funeral Home and Cremations 6:00pm to 8:00pm

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Liberty Pentecostal Holiness Church in memory of Sambo.

Family and friends may sign the online register by visiting www.hockadayfs.com.