Samuel Ray Wilborn Jr.
June 18, 1988 ~ November 22, 2024
Born in:
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Resided in:
Burlington, North Carolina
Samuel “Sam” Ray Wilborn, Jr., age 36, of Burlington, North Carolina, was called to eternal rest on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Sam was born on June 18, 1988, to Samuel and Wanda Kay Hampton Wilborn in Pinehurst, North Carolina. After graduating from Union Pines High School in 2007, he earned a degree in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.
He started his career at Raleigh Parks and Recreation in Raleigh, North Carolina, kickstarting a 16-year career in his field, ultimately becoming Assistant Director of Rowan County’s Park and Recreation.
Sam was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his parents, his sisters; Lindsey Kaye Wilborn Garrett (Jason) and Anitra Barrett, one niece and four nephews; Reggie, Princess Rylee Kae, Malachi, Jaziah, and Kyson. A host of aunts, uncles, and cousins who were very near and dear to his heart. In addition to his beloved family, Sam was blessed with a loving Godmother, Mrs. Mary McPhatter, and her family and close friends who became like family, among them were Ms. Lynn, Khori, Devon, and Jerod.
Services will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at St. Augustine A.M.E. Zion Church in Carthage, North Carolina. Viewing will begin at noon and service at 1:00 p.m., followed by burial at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church: 175 Cool Springs Road, Carthage, North Carolina.
The family requests instead of food being brought to the home or church, that a donation be made to the Carthage Food Pantry: 108 Bruce Street in Carthage, North Carolina.
Online Condolences can be made at: PinesFunerals.com
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is serving the Wilborn family.
Services
Visitation: November 30, 2024 12:00 pm
Room: Sanctuary
St. Augustine A.M.E. Zion Church
661 Dowd Road
Carthage, NC 28327
910-947-2022
Funeral Service: November 30, 2024 1:00 pm
Room: Sanctuary
St. Augustine A.M.E. Zion Church
661 Dowd Road
Carthage, NC 28327
910-947-2022
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Samuel Ray Wilborn 's name.
Carthage Food Pantry
P.O. Box 1481
Carthage,
NC
Heads up Barbershop.
Kay and Family,
My heart is with you and your family at this difficult time. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Psalm 23
Love,
Mary
Sincerely,
A friend from high school
Pamela Austin
Russ Tate Betty Russell
Class of 1980
Absolute condolences to the family. Ill share a story that demonstrates what a great person Sam was and a story only a handful of people got to experience, and even less remember. I was teaching at UPHS and helping Coach Purvis doing some scouting and other things with the basketball team. I went to home games and some practices and was a small part of the team. I got to meet Sam and interact with him, always an exemplary player, kid, student, and person. A moment Ill never forget, especially in this era – happened with Sam. The Vikings had battled someone on the court, and came back and were down a bucket. Coach Purvis draws up a play for Sam, and of course Sam hits the shot at the buzzer for a amazing win. The kids and crowd are going crazy as we make our way back to our meeting room. Everyone is celebrating and Coach Purvis addresses the team, and celebrates the win. Sam is asked to say something to the team. He stands up and instead of taking credit for the win and celebrating himself, he points out the teams heart and effort, and emphasizes the screen one of his teammates set to get him open for the shot. Such a selfless moment in a world of me first moments.
Pastor Mary M.Wilson & St. Augustine AMEZion Church
Once a Garner Road Bulldog, always a Garner Road Bulldog 🏀 🐶 🙏🏾.
~ Your Point Guard,
TK
Love, Christy Cook and Roger Stegall
May memories of your time together lift you up and help bring you some comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss.
I remember teaching Sam in a class at Union Pines and watching him play on the basketball team. He was always so smart and athletic, and – even more important – he was always so kind and polite. My sincere sympathies to his family and friends for this great loss.