Sam Samson

Sam Samson, 84, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Lakeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.

Sam was born to William and Betty Brownlee Samson on November 6, 1938 in Washington, Pennsylvania. He was a United States Air Force Veteran who served 16 years prior to his two tours in the Vietnam War. After a combined 20 plus years of service he retired from the Air Force as a Technical Sergeant.  During Sam’s time in the Air Force he also found the time to be a part of the first graduating class of EMT’s in Santa Barbara County, California. After his retirement Sam went to work for the Plum Creek Timber Company in Montana and spent 22 years working for them as a Senior Timber Grader. He also loved helping treat and care for people which led him to spend multiple years volunteering his time as an EMT and Rescue volunteer while in Montana.

Sam was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. He was a very skilled carpenter and enjoyed woodworking and building furniture for his friends and family. He also enjoyed fishing and spent lots of time fishing everywhere from Oregon to Kentucky. Sam was a very loving dad and grandpa who was very passionate about his family and immensely proud of each and every one of them. His dedication and love for his wife, Dolores, was apparent to all of his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Dolores Samson of Benton, Kentucky; one son, Bruce Samson of Haubstadt, Indiana; four daughters, Jerri Grogan of Michigan, Susan Gregg of Colorado, Bobbi Blackwell of New Jersey, and Rebecca Blackwell of Benton, Kentucky; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 19, 2023 at New Harmony Baptist Church with Bro. Scott Penick officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.