Rodney Smith Samples Obituary
We bid farewell to Rodney Smith Samples of Pulaski, Virginia, born in Cleveland, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 19, 2025 at the age of 50. Rodney touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rodney Smith Samples to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Honour Samples; and his grandparents, James, Katherine Samples of Cleveland, Tennessee, Betty and Bob Montgomery of Pulaski, Virginia..
He is survived by: his son Nate Samples of Blacksburg, Virginia; his parents, Gary Samples and Kelly Samples of Pulaski, Virginia; and his siblings, Jennifer Samples of Chicago, Ryanne Osborne of Charleston, Mallory Roan of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Andrew Samples of Los Angeles, Jeffery Villa of Seoul, Joseph Villa of Jupiter and Oliver Samples of New York City. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 29th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (900 Pendleton St, Radford, VA 24141). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 29th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location. The military honors was held on Monday, September 29th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery (5550 Bagging Plant Rd, Dublin, VA 24084).
