of Benton, AR

August 25, 1929 - November 16, 2020

Samuel M. Sample, 91, of Benton, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020.

Sam was born in Benton and lived there all his life, except for the four years he served in the Navy. He proudly served his country in the Navy on the USS Hickox.

Sam was born to the late Jesse and Charles G. Sample, Sr.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Benton.

Sam loved hunting quail and turkey, playing golf, and was an avid Razorback fan. He was an ex-member of the square dance club, Twirling Lariats.

Sam retired after 30 years of service from Alcoa in Benton.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, John, Charles, Harvey, and Glenn; two sisters, Edith Robinson and Frances Rankin, and a son in law, Bill Tilley, DVM.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Styles Sample, of Benton; three daughters, Kathy Vinyard (Eric), Karen Tilley, and Sharen Woodard (Harold); five grandchildren, Erin Schlagel (Kai), Matthew Vinyard (Lauren), Mark Vinyard, Andrew Woodard (Liz), and Tayor Finley (Jason); 12 great grandchildren, Luke, Landan, Lily, and Lynleigh Schlagel, Paige, Payton, and Wyatt Vinyard, Hudson and Gentry Vinyard, Drew and Austyn Finley, and Lincoln Woodard.

A Funeral Service will be Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Benton, 200 N. Market St., Benton. Interment to follow in Smith-Rosemont Cemetery.

The First United Methodist Church-Benton is complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral attendance to 80 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering and practice social distancing.

Memorials in Sam's name can be made to First United Methodist Church-Benton, 200 N. Market St., Benton, or Alzheimer Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com