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Sampson Wooldridge Cawthorne
Sampson (Dickie Lee) Wooldridge Cawthorne, 75, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, December 17, 2010.
Mr. Cawthorne was born Monday, September 9, 1935, in Appomattox, VA, a son of the late James Daniel Cawthorne and Annie Abbitt Wooldridge Cawthorne. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from U.S. Postal Service where he was a letter carrier. He was a member of College Hill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his son, Duncan Brice Cawthorne and wife, Kathleen, of Rustburg; his step-son, William David Heflin of Evington; three sisters, Mary Sale, Doris Johnson and Helen Duff; three brothers, Leo Cawthorne, Allen (Pete) Cawthorne and Norman (Punk) Cawthorne; his grandchildren, Collin, Cindy and Claire Cawthorne; and his dear friends, Ronald Hienkle and wife, Beth, of Lynchburg.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters and five brothers.
A celebration of Sampson's life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 19, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory with the Rev. Carl Weiser officiating. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 16. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the family.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Shannon Thompson (Franks daughter)
December 21, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Dickie. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone.
I have several memories of him and will hold them close to my heart. He was very sweet and held his arms open every time he saw me.
I am thankful that you are no longer suffering and you'll be missed.
Lori Burke
December 20, 2010
Dickie,
You touched my life so profoundly. If I hadn't had you in my life, I wouldn't have one of the two most precious things in my life. I am sorry the world lost you, but I'm glad you're no longer suffering. I'm glad our other angels above have one of their own back with them again.
Duncan, I'm very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori (Carolyn Knowles' daughter)
Mitch Armstrong
December 20, 2010
Rest in Peace Dickie. Years of fond memories growing up 2 houses down the street, playing with Duncan and David on the weekends. My thoughts are with your family...
Mitch Armstrong
Gracie Mays
December 19, 2010
I just saw that Uncle Sampson passed today. I am sorry I did not make it to the service. My thoughts and prayers with all of you. Gracie Ann ( Annie's Daughter)
Raleigh and Janet Parker
December 19, 2010
To Duncan, Kathy, and family,
Our prayers are with you at the loss of Duncan's dad. We pray for strength and comfort for everyone who knew and loved Dickie Lee.
December 19, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this trying times. May God look over all of you during these very difficult times.
Don Harding
1515 Clarks Rd.
rustburg, Va. 24588
Connie Rippey
December 19, 2010
I will miss you deeply, but I know God took you home to free you from your pain. You will never be forgotten or stopped being loved. Our family loved you so much. RIP Dickie Lee My prayers are with your family now.
Wayne Cundiff
December 19, 2010
I'll miss all the great times We had.
Bless your familly and may God be with them in this time their need.
December 19, 2010
dickie lee was so admired and loved. our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. joan and sylvia cole
December 18, 2010
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family during this very difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy..Nancy B. Almond and Family
Family of the late William "Hoss" Almond-Postal Carrier, Co-worker
Elaina & Ken Tapley
December 18, 2010
We will miss you deeply Dickie Lee. May you be resting in the arms of the Lord free from pain. Merry Christmas Dickie what a true gift you have rec'd.
Love You
Elaina and Ken Tapley
Wallace & Kathy Gunter
December 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
PAT RICE
December 18, 2010
RIP,DICKIE LEE. YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE ALL LOVED YOU. NOW YOU ARE FREE FROM ALL THE PAIN YOU HAVE SUFFERED.GOD BLESS YOU.
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