Dennis Edward Samples

March 28, 2020

Dennis Edward Samples, age 91, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-one years, Hazel Marie Thompson Samples. He is survived by his children, Ginny D. and Ricky Wehunt, Dacula, GA and Tina and Patrick Barbour, Winder, GA; three grandchildren, Jason Burton, Ryan Strive and Taylor Wehunt; three great grandchildren, Ryan Strive, Jr., Hazel Steveson and Eleanor Strive; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Samples was born July 7, 1928 in South Pittsburgh, TN. He was a 1946 graduate of Tech High School in Atlanta, GA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Samples was a retired warehouse manager from Wyeth Ayerst Pfizer Company. He was of the Methodist Faith. Mr. Samples played professional softball when he was young and was an avid fisherman and football fan. A private family memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Alex Stroud officiating.