Samuel C. Caffey Jr. 1962-2023

He was born Dec. 1, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Samuel C. Caffey Sr. and Barbara J. Franklin Caffey.

Sam graduated from Chaney High School in 1981. He was employed as an RTS at Trumbull County Children Services board for 36 years, before retiring in 2021.

Sam accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age, and was a longtime member of Beulah Temple United Holy Church, where he served as the Chairman of the Deacon Board. He played the drums, was a member of the choir and taught Sunday school, most recently serving in the capacity of an usher. He was concerned about the welfare of the church.

Sam used his creative gifts in graphic design to enhance the church. He was also very creative in clothing designs. He was a loving husband, father and brother, and gave his all for his family.

The legacy of Samuel lives on with his wife of 34 years, Barbaran Hughes Caffey, whom he married July 22, 1989; son, Samuel Q. Caffey (Emily) of Cincinnati; daughter, Samarra Caffey of Youngstown; sisters, Debra Caffey of Youngstown and Felicia Lewis (Myron) of Akron; brother-in-law, Robert Hughes (Arbor) of Youngstown; sister-in-law, Bobrea Hughes-Robinson of Warren; a host of loving nieces and nephews who adored and looked up to him; and his aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly. He was a friend to many and loved by all.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Samuel C. Caffey Sr. and Barbara J. Franklin Caffey.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m., with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Beulah Temple United Holy Church, 523 Griffith St., Youngstown, OH 44510. Samuel will be laid to rest in Tod Homestead Cemetery following the service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, Ohio 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.

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