Passed away unexpectedly in Greymouth on May 24, 2021, aged 78.
Much loved husband and best friend of Lyrian,
loving dad of Lynda & Russell, Trudy & Martin, Shelley & Dave,
Scott & Raylene, and the late baby Paul,
cherished grandad of Levi, Deacon, Jesse, Ruth, Molly,
Anton, Ashleigh, Nicole, Kate, and Reuben,
loved great grandad of Jackson, Jesse, Maddison, and Emmett,
loved son of the late Jim & Beth,
loved brother and brother-in-law of Jim & Gloria, Alan & Judy,
Ken & Sharon, Helen & Graeme, and Heather & Gavin,
loved brother-in-law of Jack Ewen, Ruth and the late Jim Hambley, and George & Janette Ewen,
a greatly loved uncle, cousin and a friend of many.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and can be made at the service
or posted to 112 Waterwalk Road, Greymouth 7805.
Messages to 108 Ward Street, Cobden 7802.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Billy’s life will be held in the
William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui Street, Greymouth on Saturday at 12noon.