Gary Michael Sampley, 74, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the Waters. He was born August 4, 1945 in New Castle to the late James and Mamie (Smith) Sampley.
He was a 1963 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School. Gary joined the US Air Force as a military police officer. He retired from Chrysler following 30 years of service. Gary was an avid New Castle Trojan sports supporter. He also loved baseball and his favorite team was the Cincinnati Reds. He enjoyed going to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and loved cars, especially going for drives in his Dodge Challenger. Gary also enjoyed music and photography.
He is survived by his brother, Don (Rosalie) Sampley of New Castle; brother-in-law, Jack Rains of New Castle; nieces and nephews, Kristi (Scott) Duff, Amy (Larry) Scubelek, Jim Pierce Jr., Dana (Jo) Pierce, Jeff (Robin) Pierce, Teresa (Eric) Allen, Troy (Tracey) Sampley, Donny (Kaleena) Sampley, Leslee (Bobby) Luttrell, Bill Brumfiel, Bobby (Patsy) Brumfield, Beverly Brumfiel and Kevin Brumfiel.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Jim and Larry Sampley; sisters, Rose (Bill) Brumfiel, Betty (Jim) Hileman, Doris Vaught, Marilyn (Jim) Pierce, Karen Rains and Mona Lee Sampley.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 – 1p.m. prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Henry County Community Foundation, Henry County Cancer Society, PO Box 6006, New Castle, IN 47362. You may express condolences or share a memory of Gary at
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