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Sampson "Sam" Melvin III
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Francine Houston
September 18, 2009
To the Melvin Family;
We all grew up together and Sam was family to us. We loved him and will miss him. The North 35th Street Family!!
Sincerely,
The Jones Family
Ronald Jones
September 14, 2009
Sam you will be missed. Remeber our high school days getting up in the morning to catch a ride with Abe.Will always remeber the fun we had as children.
Armstrong High School Class of 1970
September 14, 2009
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
To Elvira and the Melvin family, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time.
From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home
September 14, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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September 12, 2009
To the Melvin Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God's strength sustain you, His peace abide with you and His love comfort you.
Blessings Abundantly,
Chris and Carol Artis & Family
Richmond, Virginia
September 11, 2009
To Sampson Melvin lll Family
Our prayer & thoughts goes out to the family. Although we will miss him we know he is at peace with the Lord.
Aunt Florence Melvin & Cousin Faye Melvin-Brown of Barrington & Pine Hill New Jersey
Robert (Mickey) & Sylvia Melvin
September 9, 2009
To the Family of Sampson Melvin lll
With thoughts of Sympathy
When you lose someone very precious, no one else can really know all that you feel. But, please know that many caring thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. May you continue to trust in the Lord for strengh and guidance to sustain your family.
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