C. Harold Sampson
September 25, 1941 ~ February 26, 2008
C. Harold Sampson, 66, of Asheville, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 26, 2008.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Charlie D. and Estelle Rogers Sampson. He was a US Army veteran and had 30 years of service as a fireman with the Asheville Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Mary Roberson Sampson; two children, Brian Sampson of Asheville and Karen Hannah, husband Davey and their daughter, Melody, of Waynesville; three brothers, Harley, Howard and Hal Sampson, and a dear mother-in-law, Eloise Roberson, all of Asheville.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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So sorry to hear of Harold’s death.
The Lord has blessed us with lots of memories of Harold thru the years. Love and Prayers, Jean & Bill
Mary Elizabeth,
I am sorry about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
I, WAS A BLESSED MAN BECAUSE i got to work many years with Harold at the fire dept. He taught me many of the things that I use every day at the fire dept right now . My best memories are him as my friend. Telling me his awsome jokes and me and raymond tweed playing golf with him. He will always be an insperation and always in my heart. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND I KNOW HE IS WITH THE LORD AND ONE DAY WE WILL ALL SEE HIM AGAIN AND THAT WILL BE A GLORIOUS DAY. HE IS THERE WITH MY FATHER , HE ALSO WORKED MANY YEARS WITH HAROLD. MY FATHER WORKED AT FIRE DEPT 44YEARS AND THEY WERE ALWAYS GOOD FRIENDS HIS NAME WAS CHIEF JIMMIE CAUSEY. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS SPECIAL PERSON WITH US AND I AM SO PROUD TO HAVE BEEN HIS FRIEND AND BROTHER. JJCAUSEY.
I, WAS A BLESSED MAN BECAUSE i got to work many years with Harold at the fire dept. He taught me many of the things that I use every day at the fire dept right now . My best memories are him as my friend. Telling me his awsome jokes and me and raymond tweed playing golf with him. He will always be an insperation and always in my heart. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND I KNOW HE IS WITH THE LORD AND ONE DAY WE WILL ALL SEE HIM AGAIN AND THAT WILL BE A GLORIOUS DAY. HE IS THERE WITH MY FATHER , HE ALSO WORKED MANY YEARS WITH HAROLD. MY FATHER WORKED AT FIRE DEPT 44YEARS AND THEY WERE ALWAYS GOOD FRIENDS HIS NAME WAS CHIEF JIMMIE CAUSEY. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS SPECIAL PERSON WITH US AND I AM SO PROUD TO HAVE BEEN HIS FRIEND AND BROTHER. JJCAUSEY.
my father was dying of lung cancer and my wife kicked me out of the house for coming home drunk. for 5 weeks i was homeless. needless to say, it was a low time in my life. i worked on c-shift at sta.9 and when A-shift was on duty, Harold, at the risk of getting into trouble, on countless nights, let me sleep in the station rather than sleep in the back of my truck. He was a strong man with a huge heart and his genorosity impacted my life forever. Pleasant memories about Harold will never die. God bless you!
We are so sorry far the LOSS of Harold, we have a lot of memories growing up together, playing golf, and just being friends. God Bless.
Mary and family
Sorry to hear of Harolds death. Our thoughts are with you.
Cherrie, Keith and Valine (Arnold Clements family)
Mary, Karen and Brian:
You guys are in my prayers. God is good, all the time. I have a lot of respect for Harold and enjoyed seeing him from time to time, normally when me and my Dad were out doing something together.
I haven’t got to see you all in a long time, but I hope each of you are well. Please stay strong in the Lord, as He is our strength.
Daryl Sampson
(oldest son of Larry ‘Bud’ Sampson)
Although we were cousins, we didn’t see that much of each other except at family gatherings. The last time I saw Harold was at my Dad’s funeral last May.
It was such a shock to hear that Harold too had passed. Take comfort in knowing that he has a loving family there also, to welcome him. I just wanted you to know of our heartfelt prayers and good wishes to you and your family during this time of loss.
Dear Brian, Howard and family;
I am so sorry to learn of Harold’s passing. I have several fond memories of him and rejoice in knowing that he is resting with Jesus now. We will be praying that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you during this time and provide you with a comfort and peace as only He can. I look forward to us all reuniting one day in heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Harley and Hal, we are so sorry to hear of Harolds passing. Our hearts are with you.
Jennie and Allen
Aunt Mary, Brian and Karen
There are no words to describe the loss we all share of Uncle Harold’s passing. I have so many memories of the time we spent together. All his stories from the fire station and the days spent hunting down at Green river. When he spoke the whole room was his captive audience. His big smile, roaring laugh and most of all the love in his eyes for my dear Aunt Mary I’ll never forget. He was a great father, loving husband, and to his sweet grandaughter Melody he hung the moon! I know he’s in heaven now telling stories to Gaggy (Ed Roberson)about all the things that have transpired since he passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you Aunt Mary, cousin Brian and cousin Karen…
Our prayers go out to each of you.I pray God will wrap his loving arms around each of you & comfort you in the days ahead.Harold was a special man. My husband & Harold worked together several years at the fire department.When the kids & I would go by to see Otis,Harold always came out & talked with us.I saw him out about a year ago & he told me all about his granddaughter & kids.He would always ask about our family.Otis will always remember the funny stories he would tell at the fire station.Otis will always remember the good old days with Harold & Jerry Thomason.Otis was so glad he called Harold a few weeks ago & talked to him for a long time.Harold is in heaven now With no more pain & suffering.Keep trusting in God & he will see you through your darkest days.Love & Prayers
Beth,Otis,Dylana & Garrett Twiss
Sure will miss seeing, Harold in Green River. I’m sorry for your lost, Harold was a dear friend and a fellow firefighter.
Sorry to hear of your loss of Harold. We haven’t seen to much of each other lately i’m sorry to say. We all need to stay in better touch with each other. We are out of town at present but we will call in a couple of weeks
Karen & Family,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Amber, Kelli, Jenny, Brenda and Beulah
Mary, Karen and Brian
Such a tragedy, such a loss.No words are sufficient. We dearly loved Harold. To listen to him tell stories – you were there – He told every little detail. And a jolly ,from the belly, laugh. I considered him a brother, not only at the Fire Department but in life.
We are thinking of you and if you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to call.
I have been blessed in life to have
have known and worked with Harold.
Our prayers and thoughts are with
you all.
Ted Stroupe& family