Obituary: Randy Sampson

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Fine Arts Building
Philip, South Dakota

Interment

Belvidere Community Cemetery
Belvidere, South Dakota

Visitation

Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Rush Funeral Home in Philip.

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In memory of

Randy Sampson

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Monument Health in Rapid City at the age of 63

Randall S. “Randy” Sampson was born December 10, 1959, in Philip, South Dakota, the youngest of three children born to Vern and Isabelle (Munger) Sampson. He grew up on the ranch south of Midland and attended Stamford Country School before attending Midland High School, graduating in May 1978. Randy was very active in sports throughout his high school years, playing football, basketball, and track. In addition to those sports, Randy was a part of the Midland Tumblers, and was proud of receiving the “Most Outstanding Tumbler” award his senior year in Sioux Falls.

After graduation, he attended Mechanic School in Springfield, where he met Tammy Hehn. They were united in marriage March 3, 1979, in Midland, and to this union were born two children: Jennifer and Jason. They made their home in Philip, where he worked at Ken’s Repair in Midland for two years, before owning and operating Sampson’s Auto Body at the shop on the ranch.

Randy was united in marriage to Jackie Weber on December 30, 1999, at the Lutheran Church in Midland. They made their home in Philip all their married life.

In 1989, Randy was diagnosed with MS. As the years went by and his disease progressed, even to the point he was confined to a wheelchair, it never broke his spirit. He always put family first and would do anything for them. He treated his friends like his family and thought about everyone but himself.

Survivors include his wife Jackie of Philip; son Jason Sampson of Philip; daughter Jennifer (Eric) Heltzel of Philip; grandchildren Danessa and Aiden Heltzel of Philip; Mother Isabelle Sampson of Midland; sister Sherrie (Dean) Block of Midland; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Vern Sampson and brother Steven Sampson.

Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 413 Philip, SD 57567.

Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Rush Funeral Home in Philip.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 28, at the Fine Arts Building in Philip with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.

Interment will follow at the Belvidere Community Cemetery.

VISITATION
Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 6-8 p.m.
Rush Funeral Home
Philip, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday, July 28, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.
Fine Arts Building
Philip, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Kathy Chesney

MUSIC
"Copperhead Road"
"You'll Accompany Me"

USHERS
Colton McDaniel - Nick Konst

PALLBEARERS
Brennan Parsons - Chaney Burns
Eric Heltzel - Jason Sampson
Andrew Reckling - Matt Reckling

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Tom Konst - Dennis Heaton

INTERMENT
Belvidere Community Cemetery
Belvidere, South Dakota

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Jason and Jennifer, and Randy's family
We were very sorry to hear that you have lost your father. Our prayers are with you all. ~ Vonda and Jason Hamill Milesville, SD (7/30/2023)
What a beautiful tribute video. Randy was such a kind, good person. ~ Pam Kendall Rapid City (7/28/2023)
Awesome guy. Worked for him spraying fields and worked for Vernie as well. He will be missed. RIP brother. ~ Randy Niehoff Mitchell S.D. (7/28/2023)
So saddened to see the loss of Randy. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jason and your family. I always enjoyed his great smile. ~ Wendy Allison (7/27/2023)
Sorry to hear about Randy's passing. Hold on to all the memories ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (7/26/2023)
Philip Health Services ~ Trisha Ireland Martin / Philip SD (7/26/2023)
To all the family. I was so sad to hear of Randy passing. My heart aches for all of you. He was a good friend to Larry and I back in our school days. We always felt he was so kind to others with a heart if gold. I know he suffered physically over the past years. May he be happy in Heaven with no more sickness or pain. He will be safe now until you see him again. I pray God will hold you all close and help you through the days ahead. ~ Julie McLaughlin Midland, SD (7/25/2023)