William Sams

He was born October 20, 1930 the first born son of the late Russell Ellsworth Sams and Marian Manette Mulligan.

William was an Insulator for Local 80 Insulators. He loved to sing, play the guitar and piano, and loved history. He was an avid reader, stamp collector, and enjoyed gardening. He will be greatly missed by his family.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 68 years, Lois Tallman Sams; sons, William Boake Sams, Stuart Russell Sams; daughters, Deborah N. Horn, Joni G. Wilson, Rowena S. Shott, Maggie E. Carpenter; granddaughters, Tiffany Flinn, Lindsey and Jenna Carpenter, Lauren and Kristen Wilson, Rachel Chryssofos, Molly Shott, Chelsea and Ashley Sams; one grandson, Ryan Ward.

Brothers, Walter Jack Sams and Joseph Sams; sisters, Deanna Wolfe and Janet McNemar.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert E. Sams, Delbert W. Sams, Martin J. Sams; sisters, Arlene J. Grimm, Joyce O. Kidder, Valerie Gherke; and infant granddaughter, Megan Carpenter.

A special thank you to Debbie, Rusty, and Joni... they were his angels on earth.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.

An online guestbook for condolences is available at www.sunsetparkersburg.com

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Sams family.