Sammy "Sam" K. Brookshire, 78 of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation in Paducah. Sam was born on September 21, 1946, in Paducah, KY, to the late Thurman Brookshire and Ocie McGee Brookshire.
Sam spent his early life as a resident of the Hendron/Lone Oak Communities and was a proud graduate of Lone Oak High School. Following his high school graduation, Sam answered the call of duty and served his country as a radio operator in the US Army, stationed in Germany from 1967-1969. His time in the military instilled in him a sense of discipline and camaraderie that he carried throughout his life.
After an honorable discharge, Sam worked as a manager and salesman for Applied Industrial Technologies in Cincinnati and Lexington, later retiring to his home place in Paducah. Sam was an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats. He enjoyed sitting on his porch swing, enjoying his solitude. Sam was a member of the Church of Christ.
Sam is survived by a nephew and two nieces, Mike Baker, of Lebanon, TN, Laura Priola, of Mableton, GA, and Debbie Glover, of Portland, TN. Sam was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty Baker Metzger.
A private family burial will occur in the future. Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Paducah is in charge of all arrangements.
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