MSgt W.C Sampley (Dub), 87, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, August 7, 2020.

W.C Sampley, son of Rose Ann and William Thomas Sampley, of Signal Mountain, was born June 30, 1933.

MSgt Sampley was a brave and loyal airman; he retired from the Air Force after honorably serving for 22 years. He earned service medals and awards for serving in the Korean War and three tours in Vietnam; some of his military awards include National Defense Service medal, Bronze Star Award, and both the Army and Air Force Good Conduct Medal for demonstrating exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during a time of war.

His most cherished role was that of being a loving family man, and Papaw to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was the embodiment of unconditional love, especially to his wife and daughter. He was an avid golfer and member at Creeks Bend golf course. As a devoted Christian, he was a member of Lupton Drive Baptist Church.

W.C is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Claudia (Midge) Hughes Sampley; daughter, Brenda Sampley Roberts (Dan); grandchildren, Jeremy Roberts, Amber Cunningham (Andrew), and Rose Brock (Jerry) great grandchildren; Makayla, Kylee, Payton, Mackenzie, and Korbyn; along with several cousins, nieces and nephews. He will forever be loved by those of us left behind.

W.C was preceded in death by his siblings: Flora, William, Andrew, Martin, Frances, Mary, Earnest, Helen, J.V, and Lois.

Family will receive friends 10:00-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Hamilton Funeral Home with the service to follow with Dr. Tony Wilson officiating.

Interment to follow to Chattanooga National Cemetery with Military Honors.

Jason McBryar, Joey Wormsley, Chris Higgins, Don Mills, and John Hunley will serve as active pallbearers.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.