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Roy Lane Sams
January 26th, 1960 - January 11th, 2024
January 26th, 1960 - January 11th, 2024
Roy Lane Sams passed away on January 11, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital with liver cancer. He was born January 26, 1960 to William Richard and Bettjean Wigal Sams.
Roy was an avid member of the Pioneer Antique Power Association. He collected John Deere Tractor memorabilia.
Roy served in the United States Army.
Roy was preceded in death by his father Richard and sister Candy (Rita) Schoonover.
Roy is survived by his mother Bettjean, fiance and partner of 23 years Laurie Capron, son Justin Sams, sister's Cynthia Goff (Mike), Denise Foraker (Ron), and brother Rock Sams (Jackie). He is also survived by his two close friends Roger Snider and Fred Chapman and several nieces and nephews and two maternal aunts.
A private cremation is planned at Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society in Parkersburg, WV. Those wishing to share a story, fond memory, or their condolences, please visit MOVCremation.com (Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society)
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Nancy Longo
Laurie, my heart goes out to you and Roys family. May God give you all the strength to go forward.
Cynthia Goff

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