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Samuel Proctor Obituary
Born in Shelby, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Ernest and Mae Proctor.
Mr. Proctor was a retired U.S. Air Force Major Sergeant. He served in the Korea and Vietnam War. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Survivors include a son, Duane Proctor of Surfside Beach; a daughter, Carolyn Woods of Franklinville, N.C.; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Johnny Proctor of Albuquerque, N.M.; and a sister, Bea Parsons, Burbank, Calif.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, with Dr. Bill Stillner officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Ocean Woods Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
A guest book is available at goldfinchfuneralhome.com and at TheSunNews.com.
Memorials may be made to, Incare Hospice, 4685 Hwy. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Proctor
September 16, 2009
sam & I worked side by side for over
20 years at the captains quarters. he
loved his "girls" and he always flirted
with all of us. he was a teddy bear of a man, and I shall miss him so much.
my heart goes out to all of you who loved him.he will be missed.
merry milford
September 15, 2009
Duane,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was well liked by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Our thoughts are with you.
Nancy and Robert Checkaneck
Benny Shelton
September 15, 2009
Sorry to hear of your loss..I will have you all in my prayers..
Lynna Hardee
September 15, 2009
Angie and Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather. I will never forget the times he would take us to swim at Captain's Quarters. Please let your family know we are thinking of them.
September 15, 2009
We will Miss you!!! You will be in our hearts forever..... Johnny and Kristaine Lane
September 15, 2009
We will miss you!!! You will stay in our hearts forever..... Johnny and Kristaine Lane
Tammy Smith
September 15, 2009
Will enjoy memories from Captain's Quarters!! We will miss you!
September 15, 2009
I worked with your Dad for many years at the Captain's Quarters. He was a good & kind man and I know you will miss him. Remember, it's another angel to watch over you. Judy Cribb Burroughs
Melissa Dalton
September 15, 2009
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Sam. I worked with him at Captains Quarters and he was always good to me. I will never forget him and his memory will live on in our hearts forever. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless.
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