Leroy E. Sampson, 77, of Wooster, died Friday December 11, 2009 at West View Manor, Wooster.
A celebration of life service will be Saturday at 1 pm at the Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster, with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating.Inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at
www.robertsfuneralhome.com
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Leroy was born July 15, 1932, in Waterford, Oh to Gerald and Alma {Barnes} Sampson.He married Patricia Young on May 25, 1984.She survives.He was a lifelong trucker, retiring from Orrville Trucking after many years of service.He enjoyed golfing, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Leroy will be deeply missed by his wife, children: Debra Hammond, Richard Sampson, Vicki Urquisa, Gary (April) Sampson, Robert (Robbie) Houghton, Douglas Houghton, Carole (Lewis) Malcomb, Sandra Houghton, daughter-in-law Jackie Sampson; 23 grandchildren: 21 great-grandchildren; brothers Harold Sampson and Johnny (Marilyn) Sampson; sister Betty Sampson Landaker.
Leroy was preceded in death by daughter Kathy Sampson, two grandsons, his parents, sister Carolyn Waters, and his two beloved pets Trinket and Corky.
The family would like to thank the E-Wing Staff at West View Manor for their loving care.