Glenn Arthur Sampson

Glenn Arthur Sampson, 68, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on February 5, 2017. He was born on November 14, 1948, in Wakefield, RI, to Arthur Sampson and Grace Reels Sampson.

Glenn was the beloved and devoted husband and best friend of Shellie Sampson for over 41 years. He is also survived by his loving children, Glenda (Abraham, Sr.) Sampson Julue, Kevin Sampson, Michelle Sampson, Jennifer (Robert) Sampson Rutherford; his mother, Grace Reels Sampson; his sisters, Avis Monroe, Marcia (Dennis) Hazard, and Karen (Marshall) Williams; his grandchildren, Chris, Abraham, Jr., Abrianna, Raven, and Braxton; his great-grandchildren, Nehemiah and Kahlia; and countless other close family and friends. Glenn is predeceased by his father, Arthur Sampson.

Glenn loved life and lived it to the fullest. He loved his family and friends and cherished spending as much time with them as possible. He enjoyed many hobbies and activities, including, family dinners, traveling, cruising, sailing, photography, leather and wood working, and watching his favorite sports teams. Glenn was also a jack of all trades and the family and friend "handyman." He had an affinity for technology and tinkering with the latest gadgets, electronic devices, and accessories. More than anything, Glenn adored his family and lived for them.

Glenn was a graduate of Central Connecticut State University where he studied Business Administration. Upon graduation, he moved to St. Thomas, USVI, where he met his wife, Shellie. For 17 years, Glenn worked as a General Manager with F.W. Woolworth Department Stores. He and his family later moved to Stone Mountain, GA. While in Georgia, Glenn worked for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and retired on February 28, 2014, as Deputy Director of the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO).

Glenn had a calm, yet commanding presence that made those that worked for and with him feel valued and respected. He was highly regarded by his colleagues who often sought his advice as he was straightforward, genuine, and honest.

Glenn was a fighter and has fought through many of life’s challenges. He received a second chance at life on November 1, 2012, when he was the recipient of a double lung transplant. In appreciation of this life-saving gift, the family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, you make a monetary donation in Glenn’s name to Donate Life Georgia or consider signing up to become an organ donor at https://www.donatelifegeorgia.org/content/donate/?selected=4.