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Herbert W. "Bo" Sams

Herbert Sams Obituary

Engineer and Inventor AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Herbert W. 'Bo' Sams, beloved husband of the late Mary Brooke Sams, entered into rest Thursday, February 13, 2003, after a two month illness. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2003, at 2:30 p.m., at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta with the Rev. Adam Roberts officiating. Survivors include two sons, H. William Sams Jr., and wife, Kim of Evans, Robert B. Sams and wife, Sandra of St. Simons Island; one daughter, Elizabeth Sams Martin and husband, Charles of Sweatwater, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Platts Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road; 860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Feb. 17, 2003.

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Cindy Hughes

February 17, 2003

Dear Kim, Bill, and Missy, I am sorry to learn of the loss of Mr. Sams. Please know that you are in my thoughts, Cindy

Pam DeNeve

February 16, 2003

Dear Bill, I know how hard it is to lose a father. I also know that you will find peace in your strong faith in the Lord. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Pam

Robert Brineman

February 16, 2003

A good friend from early days at Scripto.

Bert Hall

February 16, 2003

Dear Bill,

I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Bert

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