Felix Sample Jr., known to his family and friends as “Buddy,” passed away on March 12, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on November 16, 1955, in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Buddy loved being outdoors. He was either hunting, fishing, trapping, or teaching his kids and grandkids how to do one or the other, but mostly, he loved and cherished his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Shirley Elliott.
Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Abigail Sample; one sister, Jane Sample; one daughter, Ashley Kever and her husband Zach; one son, Chris Sample and his wife Keri; one grandson, Kaleb Sample; and one granddaughter, AbbieLou Campbell.
Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Qualls Funeral Homes.
