of Marion, AR

June 16, 1931 - September 19, 2021

James Russell Sample of Marion, Arkansas was born on June 16, 1931 in Hazen, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Leslie and hazel Sample of Biscoe, Arkansas, one brother Don Sample of West Memphis, Arkansas and one son Tony Russell Sample of Marion, Arkansas as well as his grandson Matthew Scott Sample of Marion, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy Daily Sample, one son Michael David Sample (Vickie), one grandson Michael Barrett Sample (Leslie), one granddaughter Elizabeth Danner Williams (Neal), five great grandchildren; Kaylabeth Sample, Merritt Sample, Shepard Sample, Ross Stanley Williams and Apperson Williams, one brother Bobby Lee Sample (Janice) of Biscoe, Arkansas and many friends.

James loved the lord and his church family. James was a member of Marion United Methodist Church since 1959. James and Dorothy built their home on the bank of Island 40 Chute, Daily's Boat Dock, in the fall of 1958. For 52 years He and Dorothy welcomed many friends and customers to fish and enjoy the gardens on their property. After a big flood in April-May 2011 their home was unlivable. They then built north of Marion, Arkansas. James served 4 years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

Memorials can be made to the Marion United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com