Mr. Samuel Early Scipio, aka "Sam" was born September 19, 1950 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Norman and Emma P. Scipio.

Sam was the fifth child of eleven children. He attended the public schools of Darlington County. During his high school years he was a member of the varsity basketball team at Mayo High School. He also was a member of the baseball team. He was a great pitcher and could use either hand while doing so.

Later he traveled up north holding many types of jobs. He showed special skills on his jobs with several moving and packing companies.

Mr. Scipio was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Norman Scipio Jr., Michael Scipio and Jeffrey Scipio. He departed this life Thursday December 9, 2021 at his residence.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories to his daughter, Latresa (Andre) Robinson, three brothers, Jimmy(Priscilla) Scipio, Marvin E. Scipio of New Haven, Conn. And Allen Scipio of Winston-Salem, NC; four sisters Phyllis S. East, Carolyn Scipio of Winston-Salem, NC, Betty P. Scipio of New Haven, Conn., Sybil S. Little and sister-in-law, Angela Scipio of Fayetteville, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends including his pet turtle "Billy".

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Monday December 20, 2021 in the chapel of Hooper Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:30pm-2:00pm Monday at the funeral home.