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Samuel Rouff Obituary

Samuel Basil

Rouff, Jr.

Samuel Basil Rouff, Jr. began his journey on this earth on March 20, 1947 in Campbell County Virginia. The Lord called for his presence on January 31, 2012. Samuel met and married Teressa McCoy; they made their home in Lynchburg, VA and became proud parents of two sons, Samuel Basil Rouff III and Dwayne Maurice Rouff. Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, his youngest son, Swayne Maurice Rouff; one brother, Glenn Rouff and one sister, Alfreda Thornton. Samuel leaves treasured memories to his son, Samuel Basil Rouff III; one grandson, Austin Jackson; his former wife and friend, Teressa McCoy Rouff; four brothers, Rev. Lorenzo M. Rouff (Mary), Collins Rouff, both of Brookneal, Leroy Rouff of Nathalie and Tommy Rouff of Gladys; one sister, Gayle Harper (Tony) of East Point, GA; three aunts, Dorthula Hurt, Mary Smith and Synethia Hubbard, all of East Orange, NJ; one uncle, Marvin Hubbard of Brookneal; mother-in-law, Clara McCoy; six sisters-in-law, Mary E. Reid, of Lynchburg, Jacqueline Wilkerson (TJ) of Ohio, Darlene McCoy (Paul) of Lynchburg, Julia Wharton of Virginia Beach, Clara Jones (Rev. Edward Jones) and Eyvonne Greene (Roy) both of Lynchburg; two brothers-in-law, Ted McCoy of Ohio and Fred McCoy of Lynchburg; a surrogate daughter, Kameshia Farmer and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held 12:00 Noon, Monday February 6, 2012 at Bolling Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Edward Jones, Sr., Pastor, officiating and Rev. Lorenzo M. Rouff, eulogist. The interment will be in the Forest Hill Burial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7-8 at Davis-Turner Funeral Service. Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com . Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.

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Published by The News & Advance on Feb. 3, 2012.

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February 14, 2012

Sam, I am sorry to hear of your lost. We were neighbors for years. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Shelby Hunt (HHS 88)

February 9, 2012

Sam, so sorry to hear about your Dad. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Cynthia Mason Mong (HHS '88)

Ann Callaham

February 9, 2012

To little Sam my prayers go out to you and your family Sam will be truely missed he was my buddy,keep the faith. Ann

Margaret Mitchell

February 8, 2012

Sam, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret (Martin) Mitchell, HHS 1988

February 8, 2012

Sam,
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Keep strong through this difficult time.
Thinking of you, Tracie Wandling Tkacik (HHS 88) and family

Judy Ferguson

February 7, 2012

Sam,

So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I know you will miss him dearly. You and your family are in my prayers. Hold on to the memories for they will help you through the tough days to come.

I'm so glad Alvin was able to come down to be with you at the funeral.

Love You,
Sweet Al's Mom,
Judy S. Ferguson

February 6, 2012

To the Rouff Family. KEEP YOURSELVES IN THE LOVE OF GOD, LOOKING FOR THE MERCY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST UNTO ETERNAL LIFE.(jude 1.21) Sam rest in peace.
D.Read

Jane and Lyndon White

February 5, 2012

To the family - God decided it was time to bring His child home. My the love of God and family heal your loss.

Betty M. James

February 5, 2012

To the Rouff Family, Heaven has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Sam, Rest In Pease. God Bless the Family!

Greg Majors

February 5, 2012

RIP Sam :
Sam was a great man to many of his friends the automotive and the drag raceing world. Raceing at the track is a better because of him. I will miss you my friend. (RUFF STUFF) Praying for the family and friends.

Denise Johnson

February 4, 2012

To The Rouff Family, May God bless & keep you through this difficult, you loved him though God loved him best. May the peace of all understanding be ever presence and the grace that gives us life be more abundant. Love one another as God so loved us.

Mary & Denise Johnson & Family

ANITA ROBERTSON

February 4, 2012

to the family of sam and thresa and his son and grandson so sorry for your loss, and to sam goodbye old friend

Marty Buchanan

February 4, 2012

My friend .I will miss you

February 4, 2012

Dear rouff family Sam had a good heart and will be sadly missed But he is with his son and loved ones in heaven.Gods peace will be with you all,Love & prayers always terri buchanan staton

February 4, 2012

February 4, 2012

Roland & Karen Hayes

February 3, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Nowlin & Monroe Families

February 3, 2012

To The Rouff Family, sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and in the days ahead.

WARREN MOORE

February 3, 2012

MAY THE LOVE OF OUR SAVIOUR JESUS THE CHRIST. COMFORT THE FAMILY AS THEY GO FORWARD IN HIS CARE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS BE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS.

Lisa Hill

February 3, 2012

To the Rouff Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sam was a part of my family for over 43 years. I grew up around him at the shop and he always made me laugh and always had my best interest at heart. It gives me comfort to know that he is dancing with Jesus. Love Lisa Buchanan and my childern Ross, Caleb and Lucas

February 3, 2012

"To Sam, Teresa and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know he will truly be missed. I will try to see you all tomorrow at the family night because I am unable to come to the service on Monday.
Love you all,
Dana life long "special friend"

Joseph (Randy) Rucker

February 3, 2012

To the Rouff family, sorry for your loss. Sam was a wonderful person who would help anyone he could. I have been knowing the family since I was a small child. God bless and may God give you comfort.

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