Samuel C. Black II

Samuel Charles Black II, affectionately known as Sleepy G, was born February 2, 1981, in Chicago, IL, to Alice B. Evans.

Samuel‘s mother birthed four children, with him being the fourth.

Samuel obtained his high school equivalent certificate on July 3, 2003. As an adult, he worked as a forklift driver at many warehouses. Samuel loved entertaining others with his music and rapping, and he was known for his humor. It was never a dull moment with him. Samuel was also known for being a devoted father.

Waiting for him at heaven's gate with open arms and a smile are his grandparents Helen and Dewey Black; Eddie B. & Sam Evans; his father, Samuel Black Sr.; and his brother, Michael Black.

Samuel is survived by his mother, Alice Martin; his beloved wife, Josefina Black; and his children, Samiya Black, Samuel Black III, Alice Black & James Black. Stepchildren Andy & Alycya (Tyviante); grandchildren A’nylah & A'zaylo; his brother Thomas Stokes (Clementine); and nephew Trey Stokes. His sister Felicia and her children (Theodore, Thaddeus, Timothy, Nina, and Amber); nieces Mikayla & Maya Black; very special friend Leanne Rutledge and her daughter Veronica Rutledge; and a whole host of friends.

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