Raymond Joseph Samples

Raymond Joseph Samples obituary

Raymond Joseph Samples

Raymond Samples Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bowling Funeral Home - London on Sep. 22, 2025.

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Raymond Joseph Samples, born on April 15, 1958, in Smithtown, New York, was a beloved husband and friend. He was the cherished son of Rufus Cozell Samples and Georgette Bernard. Raymond was a man of the Catholic faith and a high school graduate. On September 21, 2025, at the age of 67, he departed this life, leaving behind his devoted wife, Fayrene Helton Samples, and a host of family and friends who will deeply mourn his passing.

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