Visitation:
Thursday, October 13, 2022
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Secor Funeral Home
Willard, Ohio
Service:
Friday, October 14, 2022
11:00 AM
Secor Funeral Home
Willard, Ohio
Walter “Sam” Sampson, age 69, of Willard, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 18, 1952 in Lima, Ohio to the late William Wallace Sampson and Betty F. (Nance) May. Sam grew up and graduated from Lima, joined the U.S. Army at age 17, fought in the Vietnam War and worked at Pepperidge Farm in Willard. He was a collector, enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his Legion Brothers, watching Ohio State, and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Sam is survived by two children, William J. Sampson and Miranda (Mandy) Vice, both of Willard, 3 grandchildren, Meggen Sampson of Mansfield, Deric (Zulema) Cobb of Dover, TN, Abagail Vice of Willard; and great grandchildren, Ryker Cochran, Tucker Cobb, Bryson Perkins, Rowen Cochran, and Adalynn Cobb; brothers, Robert “Bob” (Barb) Sampson, Mark (Sarah) Sampson, Jim (Joyce) Sampson, John Sampson, Little Bill; sisters, Karen (Owen) Garland, Racheal Sampson and Charlie Schultz; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to Sam’s parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Judy Sampson; a daughter-in-law, Rhonda J. Sampson; brothers, Dave Sampson and Bill Sampson.
Calling hours will be on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio. Sam’s family ask that you wear your favorite OSU apparel. His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Secor Funeral Home in Willard. Burial will follow at Attica-Venice Cemetery in Attica, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maxton W. Soviak fund via [email protected]. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.