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Harold Samples Obituary

SAMPLES HAROLD Sr. , 62, of Pinellas Park, FL. Formerly of Miami and Hollywood FL. Died Saturday, July 20, 2002 at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Born in Cullman, AL. He was employed by Marks Brothers Constuction Company for 30 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was also a member of the Union of Operating Engineers for a number of years. Survivors include wife, Maureen "Mickey" Samples of 39 years. Two daughters, Patricia Samples, Safety Harbor, FL; Deborah Whittemore, St. Pete, FL.; two sons, Harold Samples Jr., Hollywood, FL; and Richard Samples, Bangor, ME; Also leaves behind three sisters, Shirley Nickerson, Plantation, FL, Marlyn Hatten, Coral Cables, FL, Claudie "Mickey" Papineau, Miami, FL; and six grandchildren. ALife Tribute Funeral Care, St. Petersburg.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jul. 24, 2002.

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Shirley and James Nickerson

July 28, 2002

Dear Harold, I love you very much. It hurt me to see you so sick and your family suffering with you. Now I believe God has taken you to heaven to be with him, Dad, and Mom. Rest in peace one day we'll meet again.

Your Sister,

Shirley and Jinbo

Maureen Samples

July 26, 2002

To the "Love of my Life" my husband Harold of "39" years.

We walked the path of life together,

For oh so many years,

Through trials and tribulations,

The happy times, the tears,

I know one day we"ll be as one,

And I won"t be alone,

But for now I"ll miss you every day,

Til it's my time to come home.

The children that you loved so much,

Are missing you each day,

But knowing how you suffered,

In time the pain will go away.

The Grandkids know you're up in heaven,

Above the sky so high,

And one day if they look real close,

They"ll see you passing by.

So now my love your pain is gone,

And mine is to begin,

But have no fear you taught ne well,

Until we meet again.

I"ll Love You Always!!!

XXXXXXXOOOOOOO MICKEY XXXXXXXOOOOOOO

Michael Hatten

July 26, 2002

Uncle Harold is a good man and always was jovial and loved to laugh. He told great stories about working in Maine, with Mark's Brothers and growing up in the Samples family. As he told the stories he was always laughing throughout the story. He also like to tease me about weight lifters and Republicans. We will miss his laughter at all the Family get togethers. Love, Your Nephew Mike

Terri Rivera

July 25, 2002

Aunt Maureen and Patty, Harold, and Deborah I'm sorry to hear about Uncle Harold. He was always good to me and seemed to love his family.



Love, Terri and Family

Deborah Whittemore

July 25, 2002

Dad was a very good man. He worked very hard all his life. He took care of his family the best that he could. I will miss him greatly. He was a great father, grandfather, and father inlaw. We all loved him VERY MUCH. I have shared a picture of my father with you all. He will never be forgotten. I will always love you DADDY !!!! XOXOXOXO

I will miss you DADDY!!!

Deborah Whittemore

July 25, 2002

MICKEY AND MICHAEL PAPINEAU

July 24, 2002

WE LOVE YOU HAROLD,YOU HAVE BEEN A GOOD BROTHER AND BROTHER IN LAW.WE WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS,WITH LOVE YOUR SISTER MICKEY AND MIKE.

Susan Shook

July 24, 2002

Harold was a good man. Always kind and especially good to my step-son. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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