Edgar Bryan "E.B." Samples, Jr. 69 of Pryse Road. Irvine. Ky, passed away Monday, Sept.2, 2019 at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital after a battle with cancer. He was born in Richmond, Kentucky on November 14, 1949. He was the son of the late Edgar "Bryan" Samples. Sr. and Eva Calmes Samples. He lived in Estill County all his life. E.B. was a retired Estill County teacher (33 years in the classroom and 13 years substitute teaching). He was an avid reader, amazing storyteller, and loved history. E.B. cared so much about his students and friends but most of all his family. He was a beloved husband, father, and poppa. E.B. is survived by his wife of 44 years Shiela Brandenburg Samples, a daughter Sheena Samples Meade (David), grandchildren Asher, Ilana, and Sophia Meade, mother in law Eugetta Brandenburg, brother in law Tim Brandenburg (Karen), nieces Charlotte Denise B. Sparks (Sammy) Cindy B. Arvin (Lance), and four great nieces, two aunts: Betty Dixon and Peggy Grossweiler , and many cousins. He was a faithful member of the Ravenna Christian Church and loved all its members. Funeral conducted by pastors Tony White and Bob Casey. The Lewis funeral is in charge of the arrangements. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday at the Ravenna Christian Church. Friends may call after 6:00 PM Wednesday at the church. Pallbearers will be Tim Brandenburg, David Meade, Michael Brandenburg, L.W. Beckley, Sammy Sparks, Lance Arvin, Chandler Taylor, and Wallace Taylor. Honorary pallbearers Asher, Ilana. Sophia Meade, Jeff Horn, members, elders, and deacons of the Ravenna Christian Church. Burial will in the Wills/Brandenburg Cemetery at 9645 Winchester Road, Irvine, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Hope Lodge in Lexington, Kentucky.