Josiah Sampson
May 05, 2014
Josiah was born May 3, 2014, in Des Moines, the son of Samariah Sampson. A strong little boy, he held on for two days before he passed away May 5, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center.
God must have had a special plan for our little man. We weren’t ready to say goodbye, but our precious little angel is now living his life in heaven and watching over us from above. Josiah was loved by so many, and was taken from us too soon.
Josiah is survived by his mommy, Samariah; grandma, Shantrell Smith; and uncle, Alexander Sampson.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines with visitation beginning at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Josiah.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Samariah
09/14/2025
It’s been 11 years… 11 years of pain. 11 years of grief. 6 years of healing. I feel you with me everyday; working with God to guide me. I love you everyday. You have a little sister now. She’s 3 and she’s so Amazing. I know you’re a part of her. We love you. You’ll forever be my baby boy. My soldier. Continue to love and guide us from your sacred space. I hold you so dear to me no matter how good or bad life gets. You’ve changed my heart so much. I needed the heartbreak of losing you. I needed a reason to cherish the life I have now. I love you so much Josiah. Rest easy baby boy
Kate
05/08/2014
The most heartbreaking thing in the world to endure is losing your child. To Josiah's mommy (and family) you have my most heartfelt sympathy.