He was born to his late parents, William Thomas and Sarah Sampson in Saffordville, Kansas on August 17, 1925. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II in the South Pacific and was proud of his service to his country. He was a parishioner of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Post 0407 in Westlake for many years. Bill loved to travel, hunt and fish.
He is survived by his son Charles "Jim" Sampson of Sulphur; three daughters, Pat Smith of Sulphur, Sue Moss and husband Robert of Gillis, Katie Lee and husband Raymond of Huffman, TX; one sister, Ramona Judy of Tucson, AZ; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; and his bonus son and daughters, John, Peggy, Sally, Wanda, and Mary Jane.
Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife, Verna Sampson; infant son, Wayne Sampson; and his second wife, Hazel Roderique Sampson; and his brothers, Gene Sampson, Charlie Sampson, and David Sampson.
Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:00am. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, with a Rosary at 6:00pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Saturday, from 8:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Ortego Cemetery in Pine Prairie. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonwestlake.com.
