He was born in Sangamon County, IL, on November 23, 1939, the son of Wilfred A. and Ruth L. (Potter) Sampson.
Ken retired as a custodian for Springfield Southeast High after working there for 27 years. He enjoyed and was very involved in horse shows. Ken was a member of the American Saddlebred Club where he was honored to be inducted into the International Saddlebred Hall of Fame in 2014. He was also active in the Nazarene Church and attended Trinity Church of the Nazarene.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Eunice.
Ken is survived by his companion, Bonnie Gorsek of Springfield; and his many friends made through horse shows.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Butler Funeral Home- Springfield, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield.
Burial will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery.