Obituary of Charles Bob Sampson

CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Charles Robert Sampson, 84, passed away on July 10, at the Stow-Glen Retirement Village. Born in McKee's Rocks, Pa. on October 20, 1926 to the late Thomas and Elizabeth Sampson, Bob had been a longtime area resident. He worked as a carpenter until his retirement in 1988 and was a member of the Cleveland Carpenter's Local #435. Bob proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima and was awarded a Purple Heart. Bob was an avid golfer and guitar player. He enjoyed playing with a local band, the Rainbow Ragtimers. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Frances, whom he married December 28, 1946; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Pamella Sampson of Stow; daughters and sons-in-law, Bonita and Michael Kalla of Akron, Rebecca and Alan Miller of Muscatine, Iowa, and Jennifer and Paul Gruver of Tallmadge; sister, Jean Crock of Cuyahoga Falls and sister-in-law, Blanche Meyer of Florida; 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staffs at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls, Stow-Glen Retirement Village, and Harbor Light Hospice for the loving and compassionate care that was given to Bob.