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Kenneth Sams Obituary

NICHOLASVILLE - Kenneth Ray Sams, 59, husband of Nancy Lou Sams, of Bell Place, Nicholasville died Sat. Jan. 29, 2005. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, former owner of Pest Master, was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and member of the Lexington J.C.'s. He was the son of Loraine Sams Hopkins and the late George C. Sams. Additional survivors include two sons, Steven and Jason Sams, a daughter, Cindy Sams, eight grandchildren, a brother Ernie Sams. Services will be 1 pm Wed. at Lighthouse Baptist with Rev. Dan Barnes. Visitation will be 5-9 pm today and Tues. at the church. Burial in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Bearers will be Roger Drury, Gary Hammond, Butch Wade, Herbert King, Jimmy Bain and John Ritchie. Contributions are suggested to Lighthouse Baptist Church building fund or video equipment. Betts & West Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Guestbook at Legacy.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2005.

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Kelly Penland-Doss

February 5, 2005

Cindy

We went to school together

I heard your father passed away and I just want to send my condolences. love to all

Kelly

Betty J Vickers

February 2, 2005

Dear Nancy, Cindy, Jason and Steven,



From our family to yours we send our prayers for you as you make this journey. God will see you through this time of loss. Even though we have had no contact in recent years... we want you to know you were never far from our thoughts, wondering how you all were doing.



Betty and Children...

Veronica Preston

February 1, 2005

Cindy & Nancy

Know our prayer are with you

Nelson and Carrie Foster

January 31, 2005

Dear Sams Family:

I am so sorry of the loss of Kenneth, I knew him when he was in Pest Master, as he exterminated our house. He was such a nice person. We will keep your family in our prayers.

John & Cindy Canter

January 31, 2005

Nancy,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brenda Hammons

January 31, 2005

Dear Family, Our hearts are broken for your lost. We pray that you will find comfort in knowing that someday soon we will all be reunited with all of our love ones. Know we are with you in our thoughts and prayers. Much Love Brenda

LUCY PERRIN

January 31, 2005

MY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS

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