Wesley (Sam) Leon Washington , 75, departed this life on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Sam was born on October 23, 1949, in Fredericksburg, VA, to Doris and James Washington. Sam was educated in the Fredericksburg City School System and graduated from Walker Grant High School. He was an avid sportsman that played football, baseball, tennis, and enjoyed fishing. His true love was bowling and golfing. He received two rings for perfect scores from the American Bowling Congress. Sam could be seen driving his red truck to a golf course or driving range, two or three times a week.

Sam enlisted in the United States Air Force after completing high school. Upon his return he worked for various businesses before being at the Marine Corps Base Quantico in 1974 in which he retired as a Supply Systems Analyst with 35 years of service.

A visitation will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM. The interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA 22172, at 2:30 PM.