Franklin R. “Sam” Conyers, of Paris, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his home on January 23, 2019 at the age of 56. He was born January 30, 1962 to the late Russell and Viola Colliver Conyers. On February 14, 1999, he married the love of his life Michelle Benton Conyers. Sam worked as a devoted horseman on Claiborne Farm for over 23 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Michelle, sister, Debbie Sabeti, three nieces, Malisha and Kiana Sabeti, Brittney Benton, two nephews, Josh and Travis Benton, a great niece, Aalyra and two great nephews, Braylon and Branson Benton. Also surviving is his father-in-law, Thomas Benton, three brothers-in-law, Wayne, Randall and Jeff Benton. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Viola Conyers, two brothers, Gary W. Shoemaker, L.D. Conyers and his mother-in-law, Nellie J. Benton.
The funeral service for Franklin R. “Sam” Conyers will be on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Hinton-Turner Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Kenneth True officiating. The family request visitation prior to the service between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.