Richard D. “Rick” Samples, 48, of St. Albans, died Thursday, June 17, 2004 after an apparent heart attack.
He was a former employee of Janitorial Services in Charleston, a graduate of St. Albans High School and an avid baseball player and fan, having pitched for St. Albans High School and played on the Eastern Little League and Babe Ruth Senior League.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, John Peanut Brown.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley Brown; brother, David Samples; sister, Kimberly C. Kidd; half sister, Karen Leach; half brother, Tim Samples; step-sons, Chris and Chad Everett; former companion, Sharon Roberts and one step-grandson.
Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 20, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Ron Crum officiating. Burial will held in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, St. Albans. Friends may call two hours prior to service at the funeral home.