Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Gerda (Gerrie) Sample, son, Ron Sample (Loretta) daughter, Sue Ellen Schmidt (Donnie) brother, John Sample three sisters, Mildred Price, Donna Sharp, and Mary Espinoza five grandchildren, Jessica Todd (Ben) Jennifer Gee (DeWayne), Angela Bailey, Ryan Sample, and Lauren Blake (Tyler), and five great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. He served three tours in Vietnam and received the Bronze Star for Valor, the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service with two Oak Leaf Clusters. He was a member of the Third Battalion 11th Airborne Division, the 101st Airborne Division, and the 187th Infantry "Rakkasans". Major with the US Army serving from 1947 - 1973. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bill Sample, and sister, Bernice Chastain. He was born Novemin Abilene, KS, son of John Edward Sample and Mary Frances Sample. Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. until the hour of the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Tuesday at Neal-Tarpley Chapel with Pastor Mathew Brown and Pastor Kent Holz officiating. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. Sample, 78, Clarksville went to be with the Lord, died Thursday, September 10, 2009, at his residence. Browse Grass Valley local obituaries on.
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