Ralph “Buzzy” Leonard Samples Jr.

March 6, 1938 - September 21, 2019 (81 years old)

Lorain, Ohio

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Ralph “Buzzy” Leonard Samples Jr.

March 6, 1938 - September 21, 2019 (81 years old)

Lorain, Ohio

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Ralph Leonard Samples Jr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2019-09-25T21:00:00
End: 2019-09-26T00:00:00
Location: Firelands Community Church

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ralph Leonard Samples Jr. (Lorain, Ohio), born in Procious, West Virginia, who passed away at the age of 81, on September 21, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ralph Leonard Samples Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Leonard and Nina Samples. He is survived by: his wife Karen Samples; his children, Melda Arens of Kentucky, Gina Koppler of Ashland, Ralph L. Samples, III of West Salem, Valerie Borgio (Bob) of Vermilion, Gloria Davis of Val Rica, Kelly Gill of Roanoke, VA, Todd Gill of Ellisiton, VA and Benjamin Gill of Cleveland; and his sister Angela Cantrell (Elwood) of Yakenville, NC.. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren.

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Sep 25

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Firelands Community Church
48443 Russia Rd, Amherst, OH 44001

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Sep 26

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Firelands Community Church
48443 Russia Rd, Amherst, OH 44001

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