Richard Eugene Sample

Richard Eugene Sample (AKA Richie), age 79, of Benton, Kentucky, born December 18, 1946, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Richie was a proud graduate of Pleasure Ridge Park High School, Class of 1965. He honorably served in the United States Navy, earning two Bronze Stars for his service. He was also a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Richie worked at Navistar for 38 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Sr (Jack) and Ellen Sample; brothers: Larry, Jackie, Charles Wiley (CW), Donnie, Gary and Doug; stepdaughter, Darlene Meyer; grandson, Billy (BJ) Coffman Jr. and great granddaughters; Maykla Coffman and Penelope Dessify.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Rosetta Sample (Rosie); daughter: Tammy Warren (Jeff); stepchildren: Robert Dessify (DeAnna), Traci Sigler (Rick) and Sherry McCue; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and sister: Sue Davison.

Visitation and Funeral to be held at Louisville Gardens West, 4400 Dixie Highway. Thursday Oct. 29, 2026: Visitation: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Friday Oct. 30, 2026: Visitation: 10:00 to 1:00 pm and funeral service at 1:00 pm.