Randy D. Samson
July 23, 1954 ~ August 20, 2018
Randy D. Samson, 64, of Taylorville, IL died peacefully, on Monday, August 20, 2018, at Lake Taylorville, the place he loved best.
Randy was born July 23, 1954 in Taylorville, IL, the son of Bobby H. and the late Marjorie L. (Southard) Samson. He married Ellen M. Brown on December 21, 1974, and have been happily married for over 43 years.
Randy was a self-employed, over the road semi-truck driver for forty-two years. The companies he drove for referred to him as “Top Dog”, for his reliability and excellence in his field. He logged over one million miles on two different occasions. Randy was a loyal member of the Taylorville Moose Lodge #1516. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing volleyball.
He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lynn and Lena (Luttrell) Samson; maternal grandparents, Charles and Nellie (Richardson) Southard; sister, Roberta L. (Samson) Dillon; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Randy is survived by his wife, Ellen M. Samson of Taylorville, IL; daughter, Tammy (husband, Kevin) Kater of Stonington, IL; granddaughter, Kourtney (husband, Alex) Kater of Stonington; great grandson, Myles Kater of Stonington, IL; father, Bobby H. Samson of Taylorville, IL; siblings, Rick (wife, Debbie) Samson, Steve (wife, Tammy) Samson, Janet (husband, Stanley) Gordon, and Sandy (husband, Gary) Rexroad all of Taylorville, IL, and Danny (wife, Olivia) Samson of Pueblo, CO; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568.
Funeral Ceremony: 10:00 a.m., on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville, with Pastor James Jones officiating.
Interment will follow the ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Taylorville Moose Lodge #1516, 720 McAdam Dr., Taylorville, IL 62568.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to leave condolences to the family.
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Just want you all to know how sad we are for you at this time. Our prayers are to give you strength through Jesus Christ. We will all be joined in heaven, says the Lord. I guess the thing to say is, ” see you later Randy “. God’s blessings to the families
Ellen, I am so very much sorry about Randy’s death. I hope peace will come your way knowing that he is no longer suffering. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Ellen and family, We were so sorry to hear of Randy’s death. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time in your lives.
Dear Samson Family,
So very sorry for your loss. I’ll always remember Randy’s beautiful smile in all your family pictures. God Bless you, you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
A MONET’S GARDEN BASKET was ordered on August 22, 2018
A GRANDMOTHER’S GARDEN REMEMBERED was sent on August 22, 2018
Condolences to your family at this difficult time.
From-Amy, Darcy, Nicki, Tane and Whitney
Ellen, and Sandy too. My deepest sympathy. Sorry, but I am not going to be able to give you a personal hug. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Ellen, you have a lot of support and I KNOW you ARE a STRONG lady. God Bless!
Dear Ellen, Tammy and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences and sympathy at the loss of your beloved Randy. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Marlane and Skip Miller
Will be missed David Gross