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Samuel Bush Obituary

Samuel Ernest Bush Jr. EMPORIA - Samuel Ernest Bush Jr., 62, passed away April 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Janey Vaughan Bush; his sons, Samuel Ernest Bush III and Richard Thomas Vaughan Bush and fiancée Elizabeth; and his sister, Betsey Doxey. Visitation will be held today at 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Echols Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church, Emporia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greensville Volunteer Rescue Squad, Emporia YMCA or a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 22, 2010.

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Larry Short

April 28, 2010

Dear Janey, I simply wanted you to know I care and always loved the both of you. Larry Short

Betty Ray Weston

April 27, 2010

Dear Janey and family
I am so saddened to hear of Sammy's death and have such wonderful memories of happier times at Wilson High and Frederick College. He could always bring a smile to any face and will be remembered for the person he was and the one he grew to be. You are in my prayers for renewed strength and comfort.
Betty Ray (Andrews) Weston

Tom Buck

April 27, 2010

Dear Janey - No one can know how hard this is for you. I hope you have lots of loving family and friends around you. I lost my first born son 2 years ago and I understand the level of your pain, but I will say that it will get better with time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you. Tom Buck (Smith Mountain Lake, VA)

April 24, 2010

Dear Janey, I am so sorry to hear about dear Sammy. I still remember our days at Frederick College and how young we were. The last time we saw you both at one of the reunions he was still like that young, funny and cute college guy. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family and I wish I could make your sorrow go away. Knowing you and Sammy, I'm sure you must have wonderful and talented children. Please know we are thinking of you. God Bless you. Love, George and Jackie Reynolds Anas

April 22, 2010

Dear Janey and Family,
I am so shocked and saddened by the news of Sammy's passing. I remember him as a happy, kind person and I know he will be missed by all that knew him. May you and your family find peace in knowing he is in God's hands. Take good care of yourself, Janey. Very sincerely, Judy Naprstek

Dotty

April 22, 2010

My deepest condolences are with you at this time of need. Know that god
feels your pain as well. Go to him in prayer and he will comfort you very
much.

Jeff Lake

April 22, 2010

Dear Janey and Family:

Please accept my deepest condolences on Sam's passing. It is true that the good die young. Sam was an extraordinary man with an extraordinary soul and passion for life. Sam's life was defined by his love for his family, his selfless service to the community, and his devotion to those in need. Sam will be remembered and loved by many in his local social services family, the volunteer rescue squad for which he advocated, his many colleagues around the state through his leadership in the Virginia League of Social Services Executives, and by a legion of us fortunate to count him as a friend. I am a better person for having known Sam over the last 20 years. I remember fondly many things about Sam, but especially our annual day-trip to the Homestead each November. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to visit Emporia late last month and spend a couple of hours of quality time with him. He was in great spirits and, as always, upbeat about the future. May his memory be as a blessing to you, those he loved the most and to whom he was devoted. Jeff Lake, Richmond.

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