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Richard Sams Obituary
Richard Houston Sams, age 89, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024.
A visitation for Richard will be held Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. A memorial service will occur Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM, at Decatur Presbyterian Church, 205 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030.
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for Richard Sams
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Janet C Beaulieu
June 24, 2025
You are missed by many people who admired you, and by your cousin Doug who loved you.
Anntonia "Toni" Shacklett
June 29, 2024
Our love and prayers are with you Jane and your family during this very difficult time. Richard is a very special man and will always be remembered by our family. We love you. The Shacklett family.
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