Robert Brett “Junior” Samples - 1957-2007
Robert Brett “Junior” Samples, 50, of Catlettsburg, Ky., died on Nov. 2, 2007.
He was born Jan. 27, 1957, in Charleston, W.Va., the son of Robert Ray and Charlotte Fulton Samples of Pinch, W.Va.
He was a devoted father to Bobby and Brittany Samples.
Also surviving are a brother, Mark Alan of Alexandria, Va.
He attended Fairfax County Schools in Alexandria and Emory and Henry College in Emory, Va. He began working for Ashland Oil in the early 1980s and at the time of death was employed by the Marathon refinery in Catlettsburg.
Brett was a talented artist and runner in his early years.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel, 3409 13th St., Ashland, Ky. A memorial service at 1 p.m. will be officiated by the Rev. Gary Arrington.
Friends may make contributions to Helping Hands, 412 Main St., Greenup, KY 41144 or Pathways, 3701 Lansdowne Drive, Ashland, KY 41102.
Condolences may be sent to steenfuneralhomes.com.