Robert “Bob” Samson, Sr., 96 of Scott Depot, formerly of Logan, passed away Monday October 21, 2013 at Broadmore Assisted Living. Born May 5, 1917 in Chapmanville, WV, he was the son of the late Ned and Roxie Conley Samson. Also preceding him in death was his wife Opal Crum Samson, three brothers Luther, Tennis and Ray Samson, and one sister Fannie Napier.
Bob was a member of the Rotary Club, the Logan Business Association, on the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Logan, he formerly served as an Elder at the Justice Christian Church and was currently a member at St. Johns United Methodist Church. He was the Co-Owner of Samson Maytag Company of Logan for over 40 Years. Bob was an avid hunter and sportsman. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed.
Those left to cherish his memory include his two sons Robert L. (Gail) Samson, Jr, of Hurricane and Wendell (JoAnn) Samson of Winfield, one brother Elba Samson of Whites Addition, one sister Mae Adkins of MI, four grandchildren Wendell (Kelli) Samson II of Scott Depot, Michael Travis (Rajesh Lahoti) of Columbus, OH, Robert Aaron (Erin) Samson of Austin, TX, Charles Ryan (Jordan) Samson of Cincinnati, OH, great grandchildren Zachary Lewis Samson and Alex Samson both of Scott Depot, Harper Elizabeth Samson of Austin, TX and Henley Ebe Samson of Cincinnati, OH, and many numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will held on Friday October 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Honaker Funeral Home in Logan, with the Dr. L. Frank Frye officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Friends may call on the family Thursday from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to: St. John’s United Methodist Church 4013 Teays Valley Rd. Scott Depot, WV 25560 and Kanawha Hospice Care 1001 Kennawa Dr. Charleston, WV 25311.