Ernest Wayne

Sampson

Ernest Wayne Sampson, age 72, of Lumberton, departed this life on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton. He was born in Scotland County, NC on February 1, 1954 to the late Ernest Edward Sampson and the late Addie Chavis Sampson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by in death by his brother, Bennie Sampson and his sister-in-law, Nancy Ellen Lowery.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joann Lowery Sampson, of the home; his two children, Tammy Sampson Chavis (Gerome) of Lumberton and Ernest Wayne Sampson, Jr., of the home; two sisters, Isabell Hawkins of Climax, NC and Gloria Jean Sampson of Lumberton; three grandchildren, Dustin Chavis, Bailey Jo Chavis ("Sunshine") and Jhayden Glover ("Jay"); one great-grandson, Oliver Chavis; a special sister-in-law, Roseann Morgan of Lumberton as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss him tremendously.

A time of visitation with family and friends will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 2:00-3:00PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street, Lumberton.

A funeral service will follow the visitation on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 3:00PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Pastors David Whitley and Kary Wilkins officiating. Burial will follow at Lumbee Memorial Gardens in Lumberton.