Lonnie F. Samples, 65, of Grafton passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Lake Pointe Health Care in Lorain following a lengthy illness. He was born March 26, 1954 in Clay, WV. Lonnie worked for Leelands Greenhouse. He enjoyed music, cards, all Cleveland Sports, and WWE wrestling. Survivors include his mother Garnett Samples (nee Cogar); brothers Kester Jr. (Karen), Kerry (Patty),David (Robin). He was preceded in death by his father Kester Sr. Family will receive friends from 11 AM until time of service at 1 PM Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria 440-322-4626. Burial Butternut Ridge Cemetery (Eaton Twp.). Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com