Franklin Samson Obituary
Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Thursday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Frank passed away peacefully January 6, 2025. He was born November 5, 1939 in Cleveland.
Frank was a talented musician and very well known in the music industry. He loved his family and later in life, golf became his passion.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Roberta A. (Beck) Samson; sons, Sean (Sharon) Samson and Steven (Kathie) Samson; grandchildren, Nicholas (Dani) Samson, Taylor (fiancé Wayne Walters) Samson, Joseph (fiancé Casey Goicoechea) Samson, and Zoee Samson; brother, Dennis (Barbara) Samson; sister, June Powers. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews and their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Josephine (Crtalic) Samson.
Final resting place will be in South Kirtland Cemetery at a later date.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Franklin, please visit our floral store.
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