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Parker Chastaine Sams, 87, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at The Heritage with his loving family at his side.
He was born Sept. 12, 1937, in Paducah, Kentucky, to Ira and Mary Lou (Davis) Sams. Parker was united in marriage to Alvera Berghoff on April 1, 1967. In this union, they had five children, John, Robert, Mary, Cecelia, and Caroline.
Parker graduated from Tilghman High School in Paducah, Kentucky. He then received his bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and became a journalist for The Courier, retiring as their Editorial Page editor. Parker served in the United States Army in Army Intelligence. His interests were photography, genealogy, art, stamp collecting, and poetry. He was also a member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish and Kiwanis.
Parker loved his family and classical music. He enjoyed playing the flute, piccolo, and the harmonica.
Parker is survived by his loving wife, Alvera, of 57 years; sons, John P. Sams of Columbus Grove and Robert C. Sams of Findlay; daughters, Mary E. (Michael) Wolford of Findlay, Cecelia A. Sams (Dennis Dickerson) of Columbus and Caroline (Eric) McCue of Findlay; six beloved grandchildren, Kayla Gill, Brendan Wolford, Austin Gill, Spencer Wolford, Marissa Wolford and Sydney Wolford.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Bradley Gill.
Friends and family may visit from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500). Parker's funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday following visitation in the funeral home with Deacon Mike Eier officiating. Interment will follow at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, with Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad conducting military rites.
In Parker's honor, memorial contributions may be made to City Mission of Findlay, 510 West Main Cross St., Findlay, Ohio 45840 or Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter, 480 W. Dussel Dr, Suite 150, Maumee, Ohio 43537.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.
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