Obituary of Aubrey Sample, Jr.

Camden, NC Aubrey Fearing Sample, Jr., age 54, of 539 Highway 343 North, Camden, NC, died Thursday, November 20, 2003, in Albemarle Hospital. He was born in Pasquotank County, and was son of Aubrey F. Sample, Sr. of Elizabeth City, NC, and the late Margaret Hooper Sample, and husband of Rebecca Gray Sample of the residence. Mr. Sample was a retired Police Officer from Elizabeth City Police Department, and has served as Chief of Police with Hertford Police Department. He was a veteran of the US Army having served three tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He received three purple hearts and a bronze star. He was retired from the National Guard, and was a member of the William Clarence Jackson Post #6060 VFW, where he was a member and leader of the Honor Guard. Besides his father and mother he is survived by one daughter, Rachel Sample of Elizabeth City, NC; one son, Jason Sample of Jacksonville, FL; one step-daughter, Tabatha Bray of Shiloh, NC; one step son, Eric Parks of Chesapeake, VA; two brothers, Rex Sample of Kill Devil Hills, NC, and Ricky Sample of Valley Center, KS; four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday, November 24, 2003, at 2:00 PM in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, with Dr. Roy Head officiating. Military Honors will be provided by William Clarence Jackson Post #6060 VFW. The family will receive friends in the lobby of the funeral home immediately following the service, and at the residence at others times. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Williams Clarence Jackson Post #6060 VFW Honor Guard, 1433 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. To sign the online register visit www.twifordfh.com.