Samuel Joshua Holyfield Flint, 17, of Shinnston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was born March 20, 2007 in Clarksburg, a son of Joshua D. Flint of Shinnston; and Rebecca Alexis Mauresia Isabel Holyfield Taylor and her husband John of Pittsburgh.
He is also survived by his brother, Adam Fleming of Morgantown; his grandparents, Walter R. and Donna Flint of Morgantown; Ronnie and Kathy Harrison of Kingwood; Marc Samuel Holyfield I of Salem; Shana Holyfield of Sacramento, CA; and Elizabeth Bowers of Stonewood; his great-grandparents, Grover Cole of Tunnelton; and Betty Curtis of Stonewood; his aunts and uncles; Deborah Wright of Clarksburg; Marc Samuel Holyfield II; Cornelius Holyfield; Samantha Holyfield; Elijah Holyfield; Jessica Holyfield; Isabel Holyfield; Tiffany Sidberry; Whitney Flint and companion Paul Wolfe; Amber Cogar and companion Abram Edison; Tyler Dillow and wife Brenda; and Cierra Wolfe and husband Cody; as well as several cousins; and his beloved dogs, Cash and Scout.
Samuel was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Edna Leona (who was his best friend) and Richard Henry Flint, Jr.; Nina Alice Cole; and Paul and Mavis Holyfield.
Samuel was a very active member of the Senior Class at Lincoln High School. He was also a proud and hardworking member of Lincoln Athletics where he was on several teams including, Wrestling, Football, Track, Cross Country and Basketball. Samuel enjoyed working out at the gym and playing video games. He was happily employed and advancing rapidly at Chick-Fil-A. Samuel had a path mapped out to become a physical therapist. He will be remembered for his quick-witted humor and being a good friend to many.
Friends will be received at Perine Funeral Home, 1348 S. Pike St. Shinnston, on Monday from 2-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 15th, at 11:00am with his great-uncle, Pastor Michael Holyfield officiating. Interment will follow at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.perinefunerals.com
The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Flint family.