William Thurman "Sammy" Whitehurst

September 4, 1948 - December 13, 2019

William Thurman Whitehurst (Sammy), Lance Corporal USMC, formerly of Charles City, VA, was born on September 4, 1948 and passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. He is now standing at attention saluting his Commander in Chief, JESUS, the King of Kings, Oorah! Sammy was preceded in death by his wife Le, his father Sam West, his mother and father Jewel and Hubert Whitehurst, Sr. and his brother Eddie Whitehurst. He is survived by his daughter “Becky Michele” Hogge (Robbie); son “Baby Sam” and their mother Pinky Whitehurst; sons “Westley Phillip” and “Mark Ashley”; his grandsons Dakota Strongwolf Hogge, Coyote Thunderheart “Thunder” and Channing “Chance” Nighthawk Hogge; Le’s children Sandy (Scott), Shawn (Dennis) and Ricky (Peggy); sisters Judy Whitehurst Sheldon, Elsie Lynn West and Valorie West; brothers Hubert “Pudgie” Whitehurst, Jr. (Judy Faye); John Whitehurst; Mark West (Chanda) and several nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Sammy bravely and honorably joined the United States Marine Corp and proudly served in the Vietnam War from June 7, 1968 - January 26, 1970 where he was wounded in action. He was awarded the following medals: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device, Meritorious Mast, Vietnam Service Medal w/1*, Combat Action Ribbon and Rifle Markmanship Badge. He was a self employed truck driver and had a passion for fast cars and antique cars. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:00 am and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140. In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution in his memory to one of the charities that helps military families: Wounded Warriors Project; Operation Homefront: Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20852, or, Fisher House Foundation: 1355 Central Parkway S. Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78232.