Carl Wayne Samuel was born on June 4, 1954 in Pineland, Texas to the late Jessie and Velma Samuel. Carl spent his childhood days growing up in the San Jack community. He graduated from Newton High School and later joined the United States Army in 1972. After serving 16 years in the military, he began driving trucks cross country then later began what would be the beginning of a 30 year career with the United States Postal Service.

In 1995, Carl married Gwendolyn Bryant and the two began their life as one in Jasper. Carl and Gwendolyn became members of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Pastor Ray Charles Lewis.

Carl leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife of 25 years, Gwendolyn Samuel; 8 children, Jessica (Alexander) of Germany, Melissa of Jasper, Jacqueline (Eddie) of Huntsville Alabama, Corwin (Tanisha) of Chesapeake Virginia, Carla of Merryville Louisiana, Don of Silsbee, Kadeem of Merryville Louisiana and Cree of Atlanta Georgia; 7 siblings, Angeletha (Larry) of Houston, Donald (Estelle) of Loredo, Phillip (Bennie) of Shreveport, Terry (Pamela) of Call, Anthony (Cherie) of Houston, Jessie Jr. (Brenda) of Newton and Vanessa of Houston; 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.