Sampson Nelson

Melvin Burns planted 1 trees in memory of Sampson Nelson . - July 29, 2026

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Melvin K Burns sent Beautiful Dreams for Sampson Nelson - July 29, 2026

My prayers are with Sampson family. I met him years ago working at Duke University. He was such a sweet and loving person. He always had a beautiful smile on his face. Again my prayers are with his family . Virginia

My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. I will always treasure the countless laughs we shared over the years. He was truly one of the good ones, and his kindness and friendship will never be forgotten. He will be deeply missed.

SAM YOU ARE WILLING GOING TO BE MISS BY EVERYONE WHO CAME IN CONTACT WITH YOU SAM YOU WERE A GOOD PERSON WILLING TO HELP ANYONE

May God continue to strengthen this family during their time of bereavement. Sam was a man of integrity and was loved deeply by the community and people he encountered. Gone but never forgotten.

I had the privilege of meeting Sam, when Vic became my barber almost 30 yrs. ago. We had many times and occasions together, he will be missed. I am praying for his family and friends, as earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal!

To many, Sam was a good man. But to my family, he was much more. He was the best friend of my brother the late Maurice Riley. When Maurice received the devastating news that he had cancer, he called Sam. Without hesitation, Sam came and stay by his side for 3 days. That was just the beginning of the kind of friend he was. From that day until Maurice was called to Glory, Sam called every single day asking one simple question; "Do you need anything?" Those weren't just words, they were backed by love, faithfulness, and action. Sam wasn't just Maurice's friend; he became my friend too. His kindness, his caring spirit, made him a blessing to everyone who knew him. Rest in peace, my friend, I can only imagine the reunion you and Maurice will have. You will be deeply missed, but you will never be forgotten.

Sam had always been a true friend from day one! The last time I saw him was two days before he passed and he told me he loved me. I would talk to him on the phone in previous conversations and my wife would hear him say I love you man, and she would pick on me, but he always took her side when we had disagreements. That was his friend he called her. Prayers going out to the family, Jacky, and Patricia, and all the Children, and grand children, Mother!

Will be missed

Sam and I go way back. Our friendship runs deep, knowing each other for 20+ years. We began working together at East & West Duke Buildings, and White Lecture Hall. You will truly be missed man. My sincerest condolences to his wife and family. You were the definition of a true friend.

Dwayne Pratt

I'm truly sorry Patricia. I know those words are inadequate, but I am sorry for what you're experiencing right now with the loss of our brother Sampson. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help the family in this difficult time.

Keeping you in thoughts and prayers always...

The Burns family, Lester Jr, Melvin Sr, Ritchee and Granny Patrica

The world and Duke University lost one of the good guys. This news breaks my heart for his family. Sam and I were the early birds together at Smith Warehouse, Duke University. We had the building to ourselves to solve the worlds troubles. He was so dedicated to his family and work. I miss our mornings. Prayers to the family.

I will truly miss Sam. He was one of a kind! He was one of the first people that I would see in the mornings when coming to work... always smiling and laughing. Sending Love, Light and Prayers to his family during this difficult time.

My condolences to all of Sam's Family and friends. Sam was always the high-spirited smiling face I would see coming into the office every morning. He will be missed by everyone.

My condolences to Sam's family we used to walk every morning at work and we talked a lot he loved his wife and kids dearly!! I miss talking and walking with him every day when he transferred to Karsh building! Prayers to all his family

He will be missed my brother Love Sampson

So sad to know that Sam left us,he was such a funny guy...always saying something to make you laugh at the bus garage,he will surely be missed jumping on the bus to ride to east or West campus and coming to visit the drivers..my prayers are with the family,know that we have you in our hearts.RIP SAM,surely gonna miss you!

I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Wishing you comfort, peace, and healing in the days ahead. My sincere condolences.

The Holding Family (Sanford)

Praying for the family. Know that God will comfort you in this difficult time. Sampson was a great person and man of integrity. He has been missed already, but we'll always remember him.

My Sincere Condolences and Prayers of Comfort to the Family and Friends. Rest Peacefully Sam.

All who knew Sam can honestly say that he was a good man, a sharing and caring man. He loved his family and took care of others. Gone too soon. My sincerest sympathy to his wife and family.

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