John Samples Obituary
Born on July 26, 1936, in Memphis, TN, he was the beloved son of the late Ernest Lafay Samples and Amelia Louella Milazzo Samples. John was a dedicated electrician for Kimberly Clark and a proud member of the First Baptist Church in Lexington, TN. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who cherished spending time with his family. John proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a loving father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Cremation services are under the direction of Dyersburg Funeral Home.
Dyersburg Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. John Samples. Online condolences can be made to the family at dyersburgfuneralhome.net
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