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Willie Sampson Obituary

Willie B. Sampson Willie B. Sampson, 83, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. He was born to Moses and Della Sampson in Cedar Creek, Texas. He received his BS and MS from Huston-Tillotson and also served in United States Army. He was a longtime assistant principal at the Dawson Elementary. Willie B. Sampson was a member of Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church for 55 years where he served as a bible school teacher and deacon. Survivors include wife Betty Jo Sampson; brother, Rev. Huet (Dorothy) Sampson); stepson, Alfred Sanders; grandchildren, Kervonda Sampson & Kerwin (Cherie) Sampson. Services will be held at on 11A.M., Tuesday, September 18 at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1801 Pennsylvania Ave. Austin, TX. The public may view from 1:00-7:00 P.M. at Mercer Memorial Chapel at Fuller-Sheffield Funeral Service 2808 East M.L.K. Jr. Blvd. Interment Mount Olive Cemetery in Cedar Creek, TX. Condolences may be shared at www.fuller-sheffieldfuneral.com

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Sep. 16, 2012.

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Nancy (Lizzie) Crayton Jones

September 19, 2012

Lizzie, So sorry to learn of Willie's passing. My condolences. May God continue to bless and keep you.

Mary Diggs

September 18, 2012

Mr.& Mrs. Sampson wher like another set of parent's we had growing up on Oakcliff Dr. If you did anything wrong they would sure let you know it and your parent's know it as well. They were great parent's to their kid's and everyone kid's everywhere. Mr. Sampson will be so missed by everyone that knew them. What great parent's they were. Brother, Jeannie,Larry & Kerwin had the best Mom & Dad who love them so much.

Connie Navarro

September 17, 2012

I would like you to know how sorry I am, and how deeply I sympathize with you in your recent bereavement. I worked under Mr. Sampson as a teacher's assistant, at Molly Dawson, for many years. He was a good caring person, was loved and rspected by everyone. God bless all hs famly.

RICCI DIGGS

September 17, 2012

RICCI D DIGGS, BEST FRIEND OF LATE KERWIN SAMPSON. MR W SAMPSON, WAS TRULY LIKE A FATHER TO ME AS I WAS GROWING UP. HE WAS ALSO MY GYM TEACHER, NEIGHBOR,AND MOST IMPORTANT,A FRIEND.MR SAMPSON ALWAYS PUT UP WITH KERWIN AND I SPENDING THE NIGHT, GOING TO BASKIN ROBINS, OR GETTING BURGERS, ETC..AND HE WAS ALWAYS THERE TO TEACH US RIGHT FROM WRONG.A WONDERFULL PARENT MR SAMPSON WAS, WITH A LOVING WIFE BY HIS SIDE. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE MEMORIES IN MY HEART, THAT MR SAMPSON LEAVES. WONDERFULL MEMORIES.

Showna Sanderson Heilman

September 16, 2012

I have very fond memories of Mr. Sampson. When I attended Dawson he was the assistant principle under Mr. Avery. He always had a smile on his face and encouraged us to do our best.

May God bless his family during this difficult time and know he touched many hearts.

Margaret Kuykendall

September 16, 2012

What a great man! God bless Willie Sampson and his precious family. I have great memories of Mr. Sampson at Dawson Elementary. He had a great smile and laugh. The students and staff loved him!

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