Mr. Sampach "Sam" Prak, age 42 of Frederick, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 18, 2012. Mr. Prak was born on January 10, 1970 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He moved to the United States in 1980. He was a member of the Frederick Church of the Brethren where he attended and enjoyed singing along with the church's music. Following his schooling in a technical school, he was first employed as a computer engineer in Washington DC. He later became self employed businessman owning Barnes Country Store in Mt. Pleasant. He enjoyed fishing, playing soccer, swimming and spending time with his family at Baker Park in Frederick. He loved watching movies, especially marshal Arts and action movies. He also loved going to the bay and walking on the sand. Mr. Prak was the loving husband for over 13 years to Paula Prak who he married on March 27, 1999. He was the caring and loving father of Grace, Christina and Emmanuel. He is also survived by his mother, Rosa Prak, sisters, Chanthida Prak and Aretha Chum, mother in law Teang Sy, father in law Vannrith Kong, many nieces, nephews, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. He is predeceased by his father, Sambath Prak. He will be remembered by many friends from many different states such as Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, and California. Friends will be received on Friday, May 25, 2012 from 4 to 8 PM at the Frederick Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Ave. (Second St. extended) Frederick, MD 21701 where services will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 8:30 AM. Rev. Dr. Paul Mundey will officiate. The interment will be held at the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Contributions may be made in Mr. Prak's name to the Frederick Church of the Brethren at the above address. Arrangements conducted by the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, Frederick. Please view and sign the family guest book by going to www.keeneybasford.com.
