Samuel Gene “Sam” McIntosh passed peacefully at home on April 3, 2023, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born April 24, 1951, to the late Robert and Vivian (Kirby) McIntosh; he graduated from Scio High School in 1969 and enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War in 1971. Throughout his life he was a coal miner, mason and carpenter, building his home with the help of friends. His Harley Davidson motorcycles, and classic cars kept him moving but while in the house you could find him in his recliner watching cooking and car shows, westerns, or his recent favorite, Ridiculousness. You could find him at auctions searching for antiques, at sportsman’s clubs participating in shoots, taking up a stool at local watering holes, or hosting friends in his garage. He was a member of the Scio American Legion and Scio Sportsman’s Club.
Sam is survived by his wife of 41 years Beth Hugh McIntosh; children Damian (Tanja), Becky (Chris) Pratt, Kirby, and Samantha (Derek); grandchildren Carter and Kennedy Pratt, and many grand-animals; sister Mark (Barry) Gibson, brothers-in-law Rick(Becky) Hugh and Stevie Hugh, sisters-in-law Cathy(Pat) Gretchen and Shelly Walters; mother-in-law Betty Hugh; aunt Anita Harris; many nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends, cats, and snoring companion, Maggie. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Jim McIntosh, father-in-law Bob Hugh; brothers-in-law Bobby and Steve Hugh and close aunt Dortha Mills.
Visitation with the family was be held Thursday, April 6 from 5-7 in Koch Funeral Home, 101 W Main St, Scio, followed by military honors provided by Scio American Legion Post 482.
The family would like to thank Tri-County Hematology & Oncology and Community Hospice for their care.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave SW., New Philadelphia 43988 or Harrison County Cancer Crusaders c/o Julie McPeak 226 Charleston St, Cadiz 43907.
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