Kenneth Samples

John "Kenny" Samples, 58, of Hixson, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012.He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Joe Samples; son, Anthony "Tony" Samples; mother, Marie Samples; brother, Wayne Samples.Those left to cherish his memories are two sons, Kenny Jr. and Amy Samples, of Chattanooga, Nathan and Heather Samples, of Whitwell; father, Billy Joe Samples, of Jasper; sister, Norma and Tim Shipley, of Jasper; brother, Roger Samples, of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Trevor, Ty, Logan, Peyton and Kirsten Samples.Family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., today.Funeral service is 1 p.m. Tuesday July 24, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Russell Irvin and Rev. John Potts officiating. Interment to follow at Hixson Cemetery.Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, 423-658-7777.