Thomas Richard Sampson, Sr. Sr.

Thomas Richard Sampson, Sr. Sr. obituary

Thomas Richard Sampson, Sr. Sr.

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Thomas Sampson, Sr. Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kernan Funeral Service on Jul. 26, 2025.

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Thomas Richard Sampson, Sr., passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025 at the age of 85. He is survived by his beloved children, Thomas, Jr., Wayne, James, Robert, William, Victoria, Judy and Tina; all 28 of his adoring grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren, he leaves cherished memories. Thomas is also survived by his siblings, Ronnie, Danny, Betty, Louis, Kenneth and Marilyn. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, his parents, Thomas and Bessie Sampson, and 7 siblings.

Thomas was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

A visitation will be held Friday, August 1, 2025 from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Kernan Funeral Services, 1020 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, Michigan. His funeral service will be at the same location, Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Following the funeral service, Thomas will be interred at the Ferndale Cemetery in Riverview, 12:30 PM.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

2

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Kernan Chapel

1020 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Send Flowers

Aug

2

Service

12:30 p.m.

Ferndale Cemetery - Riverview

- -, - -

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Kernan Funeral Service

Only 12 hours left for delivery to next service.