James Earl Samples Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-03-21T15:00:00
End: 2025-03-21T16:00:00
Location: First Baptist Church of Hughes Springs

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Earl Samples of Hughes Springs, Texas, born in Lone Star, Texas, who passed away at the age of 44, on March 15, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Earl Samples to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father David Earl Samples; his uncle James Robert Samples; his grandfather Marion Moon; and his pet Gronk. He is survived by: his sons, Max and Judd Samples of Jonesboro, Arkansas; his mother Lisa Griffin; his stepfather Paul Griffin of Mount Pleasant; his grandparents, James, Glenda Samples of Hughes Springs and Virginia Moon of Mount Pleasant; his siblings, Brooke Petranek (Dale) of Justin, Texas, Joseph Griffin (Kinley) of Mount Pleasant and Alexis Marjason (Stephen); his siblings' children, Jon Paul Petranek, Oliver Griffin, Elliot Griffin and Millie; and his uncle Steve Samples (Melinda). He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reeder-Davis Funeral Home

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March 18, 2025

Phillip D. Blackmon wrote a sympathy message

“To the family of Burt, he and I played football together, he was my left tackle and friend. I'm offering prayers for your comfort and recovery. I understand your pain and wish I could take it from you. Give your hurt to God and speak with Him often.”

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Mar 21

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First Baptist Church of Hughes Springs
302 3rd, Hughes Springs, TX 75656

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Mar 21

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First Baptist Church of Hughes Springs
302 3rd, Hughes Springs, TX 75656

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