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James Sampsel Obituary
COSHOCTON: James David "Jim" "Hambone" Sampsel, 75, of TR 26, died Friday May 10, 2013 at Akron City Hopsital.
He was born Aug. 12, 1937 in Medina to the late Harold and Mary M. (Coudret) Sampsel. He was raised by his step-mother, Georgia Sampsel, who preceded him in death. He was a retired stone mason and brick layer, which he did for over 45 years. He was an avid mushroom hunter, and a huge Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He was a member of the Coshocton Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #761, and the International Brick Layers Union.
He is survived by two sons; Jim (Kandy) Sampsel and Neil (Kendra) Sampsel, both of Coshocton, a daughter, Darlene Wilt of Atlanta, GA, ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two brothers; Bernie (Vonita) Sampsel of Mineral City, and David Sampsel of New Philadelphia, six sisters; Vickie (William) Wells of Walhonding, Bonnie (William) Matheny of Warsaw, Valerie Mathias of Warsaw, Brenda (Jeff) Walters of Canal Fulton, Mary E. Lint of Warsaw, and Joann Page of Dover, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and step-mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers; Raymond and Bob Wilkshire, and a brother-in-law, Larry Mathias.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday May 15, 2013 at the Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw with Pastor Don Lain officiating. Burial will follow in Darling Run Cemetery, with graveside military rites performed by the Coshocton Co. Joint Veterans Council. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. www.fischerfuneralhome.com
Memorial donations may be made to the Jim Sampsel Memorial Fund, c/o Century National Bank.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Sampsel
Judy Ritchie
May 26, 2013
Hey Jim, Your family is in my prayers.
SHOAF KEVIN
May 15, 2013
R.I.P. JIM
JACK SHOAF
May 15, 2013
RIP JIM.
KEVIN SHOAF
May 15, 2013
REST IN PEACE JIM.
Krisann Kirker
May 15, 2013
Brenda & family, sorry for the loss of your brother. you are in my prayers
May 15, 2013
sorry for your loss Jim and Kandy and family
jerry and Shirley fitch
May 15, 2013
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HAMBONE GONE TO MISS YOU KEEP FINDING THOSE MUSHROOMS WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER LATER
Max and Diane Snow
May 15, 2013
RIP, Jim. We will miss seeing you playing cards or pitching horseshoes! Our sympathy to all of his family.
Jody Bolden
May 14, 2013
Jim,Neil,Darlene, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jody & Angie Bolden
sherry anderson
May 13, 2013
jim and neil and family. so sorry for your loss. hambone was one of a kind. slick mizer and sherry anderson
Julie Tiedt
May 13, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of such a great guy. He was bigger than life and his sense of humor was like no other. He will be missed by many that knew him. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Gary Foster
May 13, 2013
A larger than life man known and loved by many. My prayers and condolences to each and every friend and family member. May the Good Lord comfort you during this sad time.
May 13, 2013
Our deepest sympathy Jim and Neil..Mike n Sheila Baker and Family
Carol (mizer) Broadwater
May 13, 2013
SORRY TO HEAR OF JIM'S PASSING. YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
John & Heidi Wilson
May 12, 2013
So sorry to hear about Jims passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time!
Dave&Sandy jennings
May 12, 2013
Neil and family truley sorry for the loss of your Dad,he will be missed.
May 12, 2013
Dan Helmick
May 12, 2013
Sorry Jim and family, Dan Helmick
Holly Roof
May 12, 2013
Hambone was a great man and friend you will be greatly missed RIP
Dan and Claudia Bruening
May 12, 2013
Our deepest sympathy Neal, Kendra and family.
Laura conley
May 12, 2013
i will miss you. im so glad we got to spend what little time we did being friends. i will always be grateful.rest in peace
Mandy Reichelderfer
May 12, 2013
Will miss one of my best friends in the world. R.I.P. Hambone
Mandy Reichelderfer
May 12, 2013
The River View Class of 1980 Alumni
May 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike & Peggy Bowman
May 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kay Wilson
May 12, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I will miss his ornery smile. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
JERRY BOWMAN
May 12, 2013
SO SORRY
Janice Leigh
May 12, 2013
Rest in Peace James
gerald/maggie kennedy
May 12, 2013
R.I.P. hambone you will be missed by many... our thoughts and prayers go out to the family...
Denny Foster
May 12, 2013
Awww Man, Hambone I'm gonna miss ya buddy. So sorry.
Amy Darr
May 12, 2013
I'm so sorry about your familys loss.....R.I.P. Hambone, you will be missed my friend
Art&Sherrie Sampsel
May 11, 2013
Praying for everyone. Our deepest sympathy to all. May God bless you and bring you comfort.
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