Franklin L. Samples

Mr. Franklin L. Samples, age 86, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benoy and Mollie Samples; brothers, Harvin Samples and Charlie Samples; sisters, Margaret Smith and Helen Sanders. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Carol J. Samples; children, Denise and Gene Scroggs, Flowery Branch, GA, and Rusty Samples, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Trey Scroggs, Benoy Scroggs, Tyler Samples and Brooke Samples; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Brenda Samples, Buford, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Marie and Clinton Green, Auburn, GA, and Carantha Samples Sanders, Auburn, GA; special nephew, Randy Sanders, Buford, GA, and special niece, Connie Lynn, Flowery Branch, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Samples was born December 12, 1928 in Cumming, GA. He was a retired footing and foundation contractor after forty-five years of service. He attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, GA. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Shadburn and Rev. Charles Shadburn officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133.