Harley Baxter Sampson
February 14, 1944 ~ February 1, 2021
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailHarley Baxter Sampson, 76, was led to the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by the angels that had been watching over him during his long and courageous battle with heart and renal disease. He died at home Monday, February 1, 2021, with his loving wife at his side.
Harley was born February 14, 1944 in Buncombe County to the late Charlie and Estelle Sampson. He was also preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his son, Thelma Huntley Sampson, and his brothers Harold, Herbert and Hubert Sampson.
Harley attended Erwin High School, Class of 1962, and enjoyed getting together with his classmates. After retiring from the Asheville Fire Department as a firefighter, he did roofing and lawn work.
Harley was a member of Acton United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Royal Arcannum, having served as Regent of Rhododendron Council and Grand Regent of the Carolinas Council.
Harley is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Judy Dockrey Sampson; his son, Dwight Sampson and wife Tina; his grandson and “apple of his eye” Dee Jay Sampson; brothers, Howard Sampson (Ellen) and Hal Sampson; sister-in-law, Mary E. Sampson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Acton United Methodist Church, with the Asheville Firefighters Honor Guard.
The family will have a private graveside service conducted by Rev. Tim Hyatt.
For those wishing to pay their respects, Mr. Sampson will lie in repose from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the following: Acton United Methodist Church, 171 Sand Hill School Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, or Victory Baptist Church Meals for Seniors Program, 80 Olivette Rd., Asheville, NC 28804, or the Asheville Firefighters Association, 9 SW Pack Square, Ste. 203, Asheville, NC 28801.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: February 5, 2021 10:00 am - June 2, 2025 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Pamlia Sampson Baker
I love you daddy I’m miss you we will meet again in heaven one day
Love Lynn Clifton and Eric.🌹
Tina sampson. Daughter in law
You will be greatly missed.you we’re loved more than you will ever know.dee Jay says he loves you pap paw an I hope your singing with the àngels.until we meet again
I am so sorry to read about Harley passing away. I will be remembering the family in my prayers.
Although I never met you, I feel like I knew you. I am Dwight’s sister in law. Through Dwight’s constant praises I just knew you had to be a wonderful man. God has to be smiling that he got such an amazing angel. Dance in heaven!!!
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I’m going to miss having you around.i really thought you wàs a precious man.you were dwight’s everything.we will miss you so much.please take see jays love with you an just so you know he loved his pap paw so much.go fly with the àngels until we meet agaiñ
Always enjoyed seeing Harley when he came by the machine shop.Even though I was just a teenager he took the time to talk and share a few laughs ,God speed my friend till we meet again.
I remember all the good times we had when the Clements would get together with the Sampsons. What great memories. Harley was a good soul and will be missed.
Dear Howard & Ellen & family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You know Harley is out of his pain & suffering now & in a better place than all of us. Cherish your memories. The last time we saw him was when he was over in Emerald Ridge when Shirley’s mama was over there & she has been gone 3 years now. Express our sympathy to all your family. Again our condolences.
My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you during this difficult time.
Judy I am sending love at the loss of your husband and my cousin. I wish you comfort in knowing that he is in a good place..free from pain and suffering. As cousins growing up together, I remember a lot of good times with the Sampson boys.
To Howard and Hal I send my sympathies to you in the loss of your brother. We will always remember that Harley liked a good laugh and he could even laugh at himself. Wish I could be there to join in on the stories that will be told.
It’s been awhile since I’ve seen Harley. But growing up with him and and his brothers, I have a lot of memories about him. We walked many a mile going for one home to the other thru the woods carrying a pocket full of rocks and a slingshot. I was the oldest and they wanted me to lead. After growing up and me spending 4 years in USAF we hunted together for squirrels and doves. A lot of water has gone under the bridge since then. I miss those good times. I’ll always remember Harley’s laugh. From all my family our prayers and thoughts are with you Harley
Judy so sorry to hear of Harley’s passing. I remember his laugh and liked to hear all his stories. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Judy, Sorry to hear of Harleys passing. You and family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and I have been honored to know Harley and so sorry for your loss. Judy we send our sympathies to you in the loss of your husband and know we enjoyed seeing you all at the Royal Arcanum meetings.
Sorry for your loss, the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Knew him from class of 62′.
Old friends, lifetime friends are treasured. Walk with Jesus, Harley. We love you.
Jennie and Allen Smith
We are very sorry your loss. Will be praying for the family .
Harley was my second cousin, Will miss him.
The family has my prayers
So very sorry to hear of Harley’s passing. He was a lifelong friend of my late husband Mickey. My prayers for the whole family.
He will be missed. So very sorry for your loss.