Samuel Woodrow Brantley, 81, of Arcadia, Florida, passed away peacefully. Born on August 15, 1943, in Arcadia to Woodrow and Katie (Sutton) Brantley, Samuel was a lifelong resident of Desoto County. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force and later dedicated his career as a corrections officer.

A devout Baptist, Samuel was a faithful member of North Hillsborough Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Woodrow, and stepmother Louise Brantley, his mother Katie, and stepfather Buford Holloway, his son James "Monkey" Brantley, brother James Brantley, and sister K. Florine Gordy.

Samuel is survived by his loving wife, Verdia Brantley; sons Christopher Brantley, Steven Brantley, and Richard Barringer (Stacy); brother Steven Brantley Sr. (Linda); as well as four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Arcadia Church of God. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m., with interment to follow at Joshua Creek Cemetery. Pastor Ellis Cross will officiate.