Carlo Sams 73 of Richmond passed away in his home on October 7, 2026. He was born February 12, 1953, in Hyden, Kentucky to George and Elizabeth Baker Sams and lived here for majority of his life.

He worked for 20 years at Wayne Works, 8 years at Spartech and retired from Wal-Mart.

Carlo is survived by his wife of 54 years Dorothy, three children Vicki Sams, Jennifer Sams, and Adam Sams, two grandchildren Khloe Sams and Jackson Rogers; three brothers Marvin, Norman and Elbert Sams, along with several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Nancy Minton, Gwendolyn Sams, one brother Sidney Sams.

Services will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday October 13, 2026, at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home with Robert Maupin officiating. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stegallberheideorr.com