Published: September 26, 2007 12:36 pm         

Harry Ward Samson, Jr.

CARRIERE — Memorial services were held Saturday, September 22, 2007 in the Resurrection Life Worship Center for Harry Ward Samson, Jr., 86, of Carriere, who passed away Saturday, September 22, 2007 in Picayune.

Burial will be in the Biloxi National Cemetery, Monday, October 1, 2007 under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune.

Brother Richard Hinojosa officiated at the service.

A native of Schenectady, N.Y., he was a retired construction superintendent.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Harry Ward Samson, Sr., and Eva Haney Samson; one brother, Arthur Samson; and his daughter, Nancy Samson Pacelli.

Survivors include: his wife, Mildred Pascal Samson of Carriere; one daughter, Barbara Samson Bass and husband Bobby of Weatherford, Texas; two step-children, Joe Pascal and wife Rhonda of Carriere; and Peggy Pascal Penthtal and husband Bob of Alexandria, Va.; four step-grandchildren, J.R. Pascal and wife Briann; Ronnie, Donnie and Robyn Pascal; two step-great-grandchildren, Ryan and Haley Pascal, all of Carriere.

There was no visitation.

McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune was in charge of the arrangements.