Roney Leopold

Samuels

Roney Leopold Samuels, of Richmond, died July 27, 2026. He was born in Jamacia, West Indies, where he was surrounded by family and created memories that remained close to his heart throughout his life.

Although he later moved to New York, he never forgot his family and loved ones in Jamacia. His connection to his Jamacian family remained an important part of who he was. After moving to New York, Roney began building a life for himself and started working for Worldwide Flight Services at JFK Airport. It was there that he met the love of his life ,Chenell. What began as a meeting at work grew into a beautiful relationship and a lifelong love.

Roney and Chenell moved to Richmond, Virginia where they built a life and family together. They have shared 22 plus years of love and companionship and were married for 15 years. They also have been blessed with three beautiful children Mathew, Kayla and Micheal.

Roney was a man of faith who loved God deeply. His relationship with God was an important part of his life. He cherished his church family at New Life Harvest Church. His faith gave him strength, especially during the difficult seasons of his life.

He loved his family dearly and treasured the time that he spent with the people closest to him. Roney always seemed to have a smile on his face. Even when times were difficult, he continued to smile, remain positive and show courage. His smile reflected his strength, warmth and the special spirit that made him who he was. His illness could never take away his faith, love for his family and joy that he brought to those around him.

Roney also was a Green Bay Packers fan, also was a fan of the WWE. The simplest things brought him happiness and created memories that his family will always cherish.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Chenell; three children, Mathew, Kayla and Micheal; two special sons, Antoni and Damond {DJ}; three sisters, Joy, Bingo and Marvet; brother, Patrick; best friend, Anthony {Tony}; his New Life Harvest Church family, other relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, August 15 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Bishop Leon Benjamin, officiating. Interment private.