Samuel F. Sampson

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Samuel Sampson Obituary

LTC (Ret.) Samuel F. Sampson passed away Friday, July 13, 2007. He was born in Houston, Texas August 4, 1921 to William E. Sampson and Bertha Parkhurst Sampson. In 1939 he graduated from Lincoln High School, Port Arthur, Texas where his father was school principal. He was a 1943 graduate of Morehouse College (Atlanta GA) and in 1968 completed a Masters of Education Degree from Florida A&M University (Tallahassee FL). In October 1942, he began his military career by enlisting in the United States Army Enlisted Reserve Corps and he remained on active duty for 31 years; retiring June 1974 in the permanent grade of Lieutenant Colonel. Upon retirement from the military Sampson accepted a position as the Director of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Program for the Houston Independent School District until his retirement in 1985. He was an active volunteer - Church of the Resurrection, Greater Randolph Area Kiwanis Club, Executive Service Corps of San Antonio, San Antonio United Postal Service Advisory Council as well as a dedicated member of the San Antonio Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Gwendolyn Gauthreaux Sampson; 5 children - Samuel F. Sampson II, Renee S. Taylor, Byron W. Sampson (Roberta Hancock), Dorcas E. Sampson and David L. Sampson (Oralia); 4 grandchildren - W. Benjamin Taylor, Kevin M. Sampson, Safia Hancock Gauthreaux Sampson, and Bron Krohn Hancock Sampson; his sister Doris Sampson Haston (A. Charles); nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 21st at 10 AM at Church of the Resurrection, Episcopal, 5909 Walzem Rd., San Antonio, TX, 78239. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the following organizations: Educational Foundation of the San Antonio Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, 1145 Virginia Ave., San Antonio, TX 78203; or Caring Bidge, 1995 Rahn Cliff Court #200, Eagan, MN 55122 www.caringbridge.org. Colonial Funeral Home

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jul. 19, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Sampson

10 Entries

Linda Jones

July 29, 2007

The Silhouettes of the SW Province of Kappa Alpha Psi are sending their consoldences to you and family during this time of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Silhouettes of
SW Province of
Kappa Alpha Psi
Arlene Hightower, Coordinator
Linda Jones, Vice-Coordinator

Linda Jones

July 29, 2007

Mrs Sampson and Family
We are truly sadden about the loss of your husband and father. May God continue to be with you doing this sadden time in your lives.

Linda Jones &
Silhouettes of
Arlington Grand Prairie Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi

Kimberley Gomez

July 23, 2007

May you always rejoice in the good memories of having shared your lives with a good and decent man.

Our prayers are with you.

Love,
Kim Perry Gomez and family

Daisy Richardson

July 22, 2007

Gwen and family,
I am sorry I missed the memorial service but something came up at the last minute. Remember the good times and may God quickly relieve your grief. I will be keeping you in prayer. GRAK MEMBER who called occasionally.

WALLACE WILLIAMS

July 21, 2007

"A prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel"
2 Samuel 3:38

Yes a great and humble Prince has fallen. Brother Sampson was indeed a prince who had the common touch and had the concern and love for all people.

I really enjoyed our great friendship and numerous conversations during our Kappa meetings. Brother Sampson was a great role model to the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi on all levels. We will surley miss our " Colonel" He was well respected by all kappamen.

To Sillohuett Gwendolyn Sampson and the entire Sampson family, we the members of Kappa Alpha Psi are here to assist in any manner now and into the future.

Wallace "Blinky" Williams
Charter Polemarch
Arlington/Grand Prairie Alumni Chapter

BAMC Radiation Oncology

July 19, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this your time of loss. We enjoyed getting to know Mr. Sampson and your loving family. Please let us know if anything is needed.
BAMC Radiation Oncology family

Athalie Malone

July 19, 2007

Ms Gwendolyn I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Sammy. When I worked there at the Church of the Resurrection both of you were such loving and caring people.May god continue to watch over you and Bless you. Keeping you in my prayers.

Gina Covey

July 19, 2007

Papa Sampson was a very well known man at BAMC Optometry. He always came by every Christmas with his little goodies. He will always be remembered her at Brooke Army Medical Center Optometry- My prayers go out to you mama....be strong..

Mike,Dena,Brandon, Tyler Warneke

July 19, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dr. Howard Anderson

July 19, 2007

Mrs. Gwendolyn Sampson and Family: Veretta and I share our deepest condolences in the passing of Brother Sampson. Please know that you are in our prayers and that all things work together for good for them that love the Lord and are called acording to His purpose. Brother Sampson was a Kappa man of exemplary character and integrity and will be greatly missed.

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