Samuel A. Dickens, Jr., of Alexandria, Virginia, beloved son of Samuel A. Sr. and Ella (Helen) D. Dickens, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

Sam, a graduate of Fort Hunt High School, served in the US Army as a Chaplain's assistant before joining his father at Suburban Printing Company.

Sam's life was full of everything he enjoyed; golf, art, food, family and friends. Please remember his life as full and rich.

He is survived by his Mother, Ella (Helen) D. Dickens; his sister, Deborah and her husband, Frederick Dannenberg.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Graveside Services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.