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David Samuels Obituary
Born in Fort Campbell, KY, he was a plant operator at UofL.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Rose Mary Samuels; and a brother, Stephen Samuels.
He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Bell Samuels; daughter, Dottie Nilest (Chris); sons, Creighton Samuels (Samantha) and Sean Samuels; stepson, Kenneth Bailey (Kelly); brothers, Christopher Samuels (Julie) and Paul Samuels (Donnie); sisters, Anna Samuels (Roger), Kathleen Ogle (Chuck), Teresa Meurer (Carl) and Carol Samuels; special aunt, Jane Ralston; and grandchildren, Kathryn, Violet, Travis, Isaiah, Nick, Skyler and Emma Grace.
David's funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 11501 Maple Way, with burial to take place in Penn Run Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 2-8 p.m. at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to KODA, 106 E. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 or the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, 8330 Ward Pkwy. # 510, Kansas City, MO 64114.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Samuels
February 21, 2013
Our family went to Mt. Carmel with the Samuels family and we extend our sympathy to all those who knew of David's kindness.
The Henry Family
Sharon, Bill, Michael & Sarah Cullop
February 14, 2013
Dear Dottie and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in all of our prayers.
God Bless,
The Cullop Family
Jennifer Embry
February 13, 2013
What a great role model for all of us. David was the true definition, of patient and kind! He was an amazing combination of strong and masculine; and empathic and thoughtful. He has shown so many of us what a good husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, friend, looks like. Thank you for giving me my very best friend. Your family will rejoice in your memories and your legacy will live on in generations of young people who have learned from your example.
Connie & Roy Roemer
February 13, 2013
Karen,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. David was a great person, did a wonderful job as Treasurer for the neighborhood association. Please let us know if you need anything.
February 13, 2013
We will miss David smiling face at church. He brought a lot of insight to our group. We will keep his family in our prayers.Marlene ane Marty Kramer
Dana Dodson
February 12, 2013
My deepest condolences. David was a very kind man and a great father. I know he will be greatly missed by his children and grandchildren.My prayers are now with the entire family in this time of sorrow and loss.
February 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Agnes Polizzi
February 12, 2013
My prayers are with the family of David and know he will be sadly missed.
February 12, 2013
Dear Samuels family -
We are thinking about you all, with our hearts and remembering you in our prayers. David was a good person and neighbor, and will be very missed.
Dear Karen, please remember we are more than neighbors, we are friends. God made us all to look after one another. It would be our privilege to help in anyway.
God bless you, Toni Grady-Lehring & girls
Debbie Brown
February 12, 2013
Our hearts go out to Karen and the family at this time of loss. David will be missed in the square dance world. We've all enjoyed camping with you guys. Thanks for being a part of our lives.
Butch & Debbie
Rhonda & Charles Goodman
February 12, 2013
Dave will be missed by so many, he was great.
Linda (Combs) Staten
February 12, 2013
My heart & prayers go out to the family. My family grew up next door to the Samuels family. As kids we were all like family. I introduced David to Pam and was in their wedding. David was always a fine upstanding person & a great father. You will be dearly missed.
Judie Dicken
February 12, 2013
Dear Karen & Family
Always remember that a life well-lived is a precious gift of hope and of strength and grace from somoeone who has made our world a brighter, better place.
Sympathizing with you in your great loss...remembering with you a very good life. May David rest in peace.
Judie/St Elizabeth Ann Seton
The Buckman Family
February 12, 2013
Dear Samuels Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead.
Hugs and friendship,
Jim and Frankie
Ron and Renate Flaherty
February 12, 2013
Our deepest condolences. David was a caring and kind man who gave of his time to his neighbors and his community. We did not realize he had been ill. We are so sorry for your loss.
Harry
February 12, 2013
David, thanks for sharing your life with us,you are truly one of a kind, enjoy your time now with our heavenly Father...
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