Olin "Tommy" Sampson, 89, of Thomasville, passed away on Sunday - October 18, 2026 at Camellia Gardens.

Graveside Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Thursday - October 22, 2026 at 10:00 am with Rev. Bill Piland officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday - October 21st from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home Chapel.

Olin was born in Thomasville, GA, to the late Olan Florance Sampson and Annie Sampson Grimsley. He married Barbara Sue Sampson, the mother of his children, whom preceded him in death after 42 years of marriage. He then married Mary Ethel Sampson, who survives in Cairo. He was a member of the U.S. Navy where he served with the Atlantic Naval Fleet during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He made several Mediterranean cruises to maintain the US Naval fleets. He was also Commander of the American Legion Post 122 in Cairo, GA. Olin was known as a strong family man, he loved fishing and enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He spent many days at the pond in the backyard or on a lake or anywhere he could fish. He leaves behind many wonderful memories and will forever be in the hearts of those who loved him.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by; his children; David Sampson (Debbie), Mitchell Sampson (Alesia), and Marla Sampson, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters, Joyce Sherrod, and Tammy Grimsley Banks, stepchildren, Leonard "Bo" Sawyer (Toby), Timmy Sawyer (Lisa), and Donna Davis. 

OIin is buried in the Honor Garden.  He is in section 27 B1.