Of Jackson, MI (formerly of Dexter/Ann Arbor area) passed away from natural causes on July 3, 2020 at the age of 80. Bill was born to parents Lexie and Ethel (Hornbeak) Sampson on June 27, 1940 in Tennessee. He married Janette (Edwards) Sampson on February 2, 1980 in Jackson, MI. Bill spent years as a machinist and truck driver. Bill was a member of Northeast Missionary Church. He enjoyed working on cars, motorcycles, and lawn equipment and also enjoyed tinkering with just about anything. Best of all, he enjoyed chatting with friends and neighbors and was quite social around town, always having a good story for someone. Bill is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janette; sister Frances Scott; children Don (Jamie) and Steven (Carrie); stepchildren Denise (Dan) Steele, Lynn (Glen) Morris, Kristin (Marv) Clark, and Barbara (Don) Rudd; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their extended families, as well as many close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved nephew and brother-in-law Michael and Huley Scott, and his group of close "buddies". Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Due to the current COVID situation, a memorial service will take place at a later date.
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