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Delmer Sampson Obituary
age 76 of Massillon passed away unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 at Affinity Medical Center. He was born March 18, 1934 in Orma, W.Va. the son of the late Cecil Roy and Nellie Grey (Booher) Sampson. Delmer was a truck driver for 34 years with Republic Steel, and was a veteran of the United States Army. Delmer was a country-western and blue grass musician throughout his life. He played in many bands over the years including Country Temptations. He also enjoyed teaching guitar, fiddle, and banjo. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and taking care of his home and garden. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.
On June 5, 1976 Delmer married Margaret 'Peggy' (Boak). She survives along with children Rick (Traci) Sampson of Canton, Joyce Sampson of Newport, R.I., Tammy Mickley of Canton, Dennis Shilling of Massillon, and Mark Shilling of Amarillo, Tx; grandchildren Tania, James, Jason, Cory, Amber, Elizabeth, Ricky, Travis, Kelli, Jacob, Melissa, Michael, Tiffany, and Nicki; three great-grandchildren; sister Juanita Rogers of Massillon; brother George Sampson of Massillon. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Wes, Bernard, and Bill Sampson, and sister, Florence Rogers.
Visitation will be Wednesday Aug. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home 1100 Wales Rd. NE. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Mishler officiating. Interment will follow in Brookfield Cemetery. Contributions in Delmer's name may be made to any veteran's service organization of the donor's choice. Messages of comfort and support may be made at www.arnoldlynch.com.
Arnold-Lynch A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-4839
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for Delmer Sampson
Joyce Sampson
August 19, 2025
Hey Dad I´m about to finally do what you advised me to when I was in my 20s - moving to Nashville. I think of you a lot, and wish you were still here so we could play and sing together. Sometimes I feel like I can hear you singing with me when I play.
Joyce
December 29, 2022
Still missing you Dad. Always thinking about you - especially when I play music. Got two country songs on the radio. Hope you can hear them.
Clarence Perdue
August 20, 2019
I still think of Del often, and treasure the banjo of his that Peg gave me after he passed away. Such wonderful memories of our times together. Every time I hear "Cripple Creek" being played on a banjo I think of Del.
Suzanne Reip
September 6, 2010
Dear Peg and Family,
We were truly saddened to hear of Uncle Duke's death.May the words found in the Bible book of Revelation 21:4 comfort your sad hearts.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Suzie and Family.
Haymond Tanner
August 27, 2010
Rest in Peace cousin Duke.
Jim and Jean Gillilan
August 25, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jeannie Johnson
August 25, 2010
Peg, Rick and Joyce;
Uncle Delmer will be missed very much, but his spirit lives on in us. You each have a very special guardian angel that will be with you always. God Bless.
Love you all,
Jeannie, Jeff, Margaret, Jill, Carley and Sadie
Linda Perdue
August 25, 2010
I will always remember that Del was the one brave enough to give me banjo lessons. We always had such a good time playing music and singing. He was a fine gentleman, and a great friend and I will miss him so much. Peg, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
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