Sam Lacy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sam Lacy, husband, minister and trucker, transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the age of 80 in Norfolk, VA. Sam was born in Centreville, MS on September 7, 1939 to the late Winnie Lacy. Sam was a member of Concord Fortress of Hope Church and Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ in Kansas City, MO. He was the co-owner/operator of W&E Trucking. He retired from trucking in 2014. His spirit is carried on through his wife, Elane Lacy of 22 years. Although Sam had no biological children, he was a stepfather to Veronica Lacy Allen, Rosalyn Watson, Dana Polk (RL), Deidre Melancon and LaTonya Guice (Christopher). He is also survived by his brother, George Lee Williams (Ethel), his sister Mabel Doss, sisters-in-law Maggie Jenkins (George), Dianne Smith, and Estella Williams (Donald), Oralee Jones, 11 step-grandchildren, 10 step-great-grandchildren and 2 godchildren. Sam was preceded in death by his mother Winnie Lacy, his brothers, Walter Lacy and Ed Jones and his sisters Celia Russ, Elmira Jefferson, Alberta Cole and Myrtle Mars, as well as his brother-in-law Alvin Sims. He also leaves to mourn, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Due to the Government Social Distancing Guidelines, the family prepares for a private service, however a public visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA. Interment: Providence Cemetery. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign guestbook, leave well wishes, share memories and condolences for family. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave.