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1943 Robert 2024

Robert Allan Sample

September 12, 1943 — April 15, 2024

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It’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it’s what you leave behind you when you go- and what a legacy Bob has left behind.

Robert “Bob” Allen Sample was born September 12, 1943 in Robstown, Texas to Victor L. Sample and Lola Faye Harper.

After attending Tuloso Midway High School in Corpus Christi, he joined the Air Force in 1961, a decision that shaped his life in more ways than one. On November 14, 1962, while stationed in Amarillo, he met his wife of 52 years, Deloris Del Guthrie, and they married a short 2 months later on January 26, 1963.

And then this Texas cowboy and Georgia peach went on to create what Bob would “lovingly” refer to as “this mess” which includes Shellie Sample (Ken), Rick Sample (Laurie), Renee Frieda (Bobby), Cherie McBee (Roy), and Kevin Sample (Nicola).

In the quiet moments amidst “the mess”, Bob also loved planting flowers within the changing landscape of his rock garden, reading books ranging from Louis L'Amour to Longfellow and collecting music of all genres.

Children and animals were drawn to his kind spirit, especially his 20 grandchildren: Bryan Mattson (Shannon), Rachel Sample (Richard), Jordan Jungman (Jessika), Bobbi Frieda, Zachary Jungman, Case Frieda (Kyrsten), Jason Jungman (Katie), William Pohle (Jakki), Ty Stiefer, Ross Sample, Troy Sample, Jessica Stiefer, Jack Pohle, Brendan McBee, Justin Walter, Matthew Walter, Dustin Walter, Cord Lassere, Riley McBee and Rawson McBee.

Bob also had 12 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grand children.

Bob passed away on April 15, 2024 and is preceded in death by the love of his life, Dee, and his siblings Victor Lee Sample Jr., Donald Ray Sample and Lenora Faye Krawietz.
A celebration of life for Robert Sample will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 11:00AM at Black Creek Baptist Church in Devine, Texas.

"Daddy didn't like to waste money on flowers that die. Instead, spend your money on something that continues to give."  In lieu of flower arrangements please consider plants or a donation to Wings and Reins Equine Refuge
https://www.wingsandreins.com/
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Allan Sample, please visit our flower store.

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Celebration of Life

Friday, April 19, 2024

11:00am - 2:00 pm (Central time)

Black Creek Baptist Church

798 Co Rd 660, Devine, TX 78016

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