John Dale Samples

John Dale Samples, 84, of Scott Depot, went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2016. He was born in Rainelle, WV on October 7, 1932 to the late John David Samples and Gladys Moreland Samples. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Naomi Gaye Samples, and his sister, Monna Alice Tincher. John was a 1950 graduate of Rainelle High School and pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Morris Harvey College. He also served four years in the United States Navy where he achieved the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. Upon discharge from the Navy, John’s successful banking career began in the collections department of Capital Finance Company in Charleston. He quickly moved up within the ranks of several local banks and, in 1973, helped to establish the Teays Valley National Bank where he served as president for several years. John also volunteered his time with various organizations and served on the Board of Directors for Thomas Memorial Hospital, the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, and the Putnam County Parks and Recreation Commission. John faithfully attended Bible Center Church in Charleston for many years. He later attended Twin City Bible Church where he and his wife became active volunteers with the youth group. When hosting youth activities at home or traveling with the teens on mission trips, John had the opportunity to mentor and to make a godly impact in the lives of many young men and women. He also spent numerous hours supporting his own children and grandchildren in their athletic, scouting, musical, and academic pursuits. John had a lifelong love of flying and earned his private pilot’s license as a young man. Through this pursuit, John met many friends who not only shared his passion for airplanes, but for antique cars as well. He looked forward each year to traveling with them to the Oshkosh Air Show and the Charlotte Speedway Car Show. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors working in his garden, mowing on his tractor, or fishing at his camp on the Greenbrier River. John is survived by his daughter, Lisa Powell; son and daughter-in law, John and Pamela Samples; grandsons, Jed Powell, Kenny Powell, John Samples, Bill Samples, and Jack Samples; and son-in-law, David Powell. The family would like to express heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Teays Valley Center for the care, love, and friendship that John received while living there. Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm Monday, November 28, 2016 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Pastor Robert K. Spradling officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane. Visitation will be held from 2-4pm Sunday at the funeral home. Visit John’s tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com to share memories or condolences. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Samples family.

John Dale Samples

October 7, 1932 - November 25, 2016