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
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17 Condolence(s)
DARLENE SIMRIL
Sunday, November 29, 2020
So sad to find Sam
passed away. He was so sweet and fun. Will see him in heaven in the "bye and bye"
Carol A Friend
Sunday, November 22, 2020
So sorry for you and your families loss. He was such a nice man. Praying for peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Vicki Steele
Sunday, November 22, 2020
I was so sorry to learn of Sam's passing. My condolences to the family. Patsy you were married to a sweet man and I know you cared for him well. Now he has a new body with Christ. May you find comfort in that, until you meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Vicki Steele
Keylee Wilt
Thursday, November 19, 2020
My condolences and prayers are with y’all during this time. I love y’all.
Gene Kinsey
Thursday, November 19, 2020
So sorry for y’all loss he was always fun to talk to
Susan DeCan
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
So sad for your family at this time Mr Sam was a special person to me. He always had a smile and a kind joking word to share with me. I will miss him
Don Cumbie
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Mr Samples was a fine Man
Christina Schones
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss! Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you, now and in the days to come.
Love & hugs,
Christina Schones & family
Jay & Mary Deere
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
So very sorry to hear this. Sam was a good man and his passing leaves a big void. You have our deepest sympathy. May God grant you strength and peace.
Minta and Coy James
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Hugs n prayers for all Sam’s family at this difficult time.
troyce wilson
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Thinking of you during this time, Praying for God's comfort to you.
Terry and Betty Chenault
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Dearest Family, Our hearts are saddened by Sam's passing, He will always be remembered by his sweet smile, and gentle kind spirit. We know we will all see him again some day in heaven, and He is at the Feet of Jesus! You are in our thoughts and Prayers, We Love you all so very much!
The Chenault families, Terry & Betty Chenault
Jack Hipps
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. Hope all are doing okay. Been trying to keep up with family by seeing Kathy at reunions. COVID spoiled that this year. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack
Sam and Stacey Sample
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are all with you and your family.
Carol Susan and Hubert Spann
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
So sorry to hear about Sam. Our prayers are with you and all your family.
We love you.
Carol Susan and Hubert
Beverly Vinyard
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Our prayers are with each and everyone of you at this time! Sam was a very special and good man to everyone that knew him! Ms Patsy took care of him too the end! He will have a new body now and each one of you can rejoice knowing you will see him again soon!
May God Bless
Ronald and Beverly
Dan Beranek
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.