John Guy Samson, of Orlando, age 55, passed away on Sunday,
July 12 2020. He was born in the Metropolitan
area of Detroit, Michigan, the son of Gerald Joseph and Mary Agnes (Lajoie)
Samson. John was a graduate of Garden
City High School, Henry Ford Community College with a degree in Graphic Art, & Schoolcraft Community College.
He served in the US Navy on the USS O’Brien in the Gulf War. His former employment includes, Dormkaba
(Safelok) as a trade show coordinator in Orlando & Michigan; Steel
Industries as the Art Director/Marketing Coordinator in Michigan and
Murrays/Aco also in Michigan as the Retail Store Manger. John was also a member of the Masonic Order of Demolay, Masonic Lodge
172 (Dearborn, Michigan), Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
John
had loyalty and love for his family, his many friends in Michigan and Florida.
Passion for his home, gardening, cooking, art, wrote poetry, avid fan of rock
and heavy metal music. Enjoyed concerts and cruising on his Harley Davidson
with friends. His legacy lives on as an organ donor. May there be comfort in
knowing someone so special will never be forgotten.
John
is predeceased by his parents, Gerald
Joseph Samson; Mary Agnes (Lajoie) Samson; Sister, Lillian Patricia (Samson)
Merchant; Niece, Kirsten Joi (Williams) Pohutski and leaves to cherish his
memory, sisters: Mary Christina (Samson) Williams, Joyce Susan (Samson) Zrnich
(Michael); nieces and nephews: Theodore Craig Stephen Williams, Theresa Sharon
(Williams) Serafimovski (Dean), Chloe Renee Zrnich, Stephanie Lynn (Merchant)
Jones, Kylia Joi Zrnich, Nathaniel Louis Zrnich, Priscilla Joi Pohutski, Jacob
Dean Serafimovski, Lauren Elizabeth Serafimovski, Sammy B. Jones III, Robert
John Guy Jones, Samantha Rose Pokerwinski, Alexander Joseph Blanchett.
The
family will hold a private Celebration of Life Gathering at a later date. Memorial Donations can be made to any charity
of choice.
