Lawrence A. Chittams, also known as Sam passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He is survived by his devoted wife, Shirleen Chittams; sons, Ronald & Antoine Williams; granddaughter Nia Williams; grandson, Keith Smallwood; three brothers, Basil (Vernell), David (Brenda), and Gary; three sisters, Virginia Chittams, Thelma Parker (Paul), and Linda Walton (Winfred); two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Blair (Robert) and Pearline Chittams; two brothers-in-law, Gerald Watson, Sr. (Beverly) and Earl Thomas, Sr. and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m., until time of service 11 a.m., on Friday, May 26, at Seaton Memorial A.M.E. 5507 Lincoln Ave., Lanham, MD 20706. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Services by Henry S. Washington & Sons.