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Carl Samples Obituary


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SAMPLES, Carl Carl W. Samples, age 74, passed peacefully July 14, surrounded by family. Carl was born in Suwanee, Georgia, July 9, 1936. Carl had a very successful military career of over 30 years. He was a Viet Nam veteran having served in the USAir Force and then becoming a Warrant Officer in the USArmy. Carl displayed all the great virtues of an American. He was a proud veteran and knew the value of hard work and integrity. Carl was also an active member of the Masons since 1971. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Marjorie, sons, Carl Samples, Jr., Thomas Samples, and daughter Tammi S. Barnes and 4 grandchildren, Rachel, Robert, Timothy and Andria & 1 great grandson, Jayden. Carl was 1 of 12 children. Surviving Carl are his Sisters, Mildred S. Evans of Dawsonville, Georgia and Ruby McGinnis of Columbus, Georgia. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 24th at 11:00 am at Willeo Baptist Church, 990 Willeo Road, Roswell, Georgia, 678-226-1851. The family will be receiving friends & family starting at 10:00 am. IN MEMORY OF CARL W. SAMPLES

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jul. 22, 2010.

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J Kornegay

July 22, 2010

May God give you his peace during this difficult time as you turn to him in prayer - Philippians 4:6,7

mary vernon

July 22, 2010

margie, deepest sympathy on the loss of
carl. please extend my condolence to your children. he was great to work for.
mary vernon, ft gillem officers club

Dianne Bayless

July 20, 2010

Carl's was a life well lived. He was a man of integrity. What a pleasure he was as a neighbor and friend. He surely will be missed.

July 19, 2010

Please accept our condolences on the loss of Carl. He will be missed on Jo Tam Lane. May the Lord comfort you during this time of sorrow.
The Meyer Family (Joe, Erica, Jacob, Ava, and Nick)

July 18, 2010

sorry to hear of carls death judy grise

July 16, 2010

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Mary, Beth and Becca

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