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Samuel E. Pope Jr.

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Samuel E. Pope Jr. DREWRYVILLE - Due to adverse weather conditions, the graveside services for Samuel E. Pope Jr. have been rescheduled to Capron United Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. today (Friday). The family will receive friends at the church following the services. Burial will be at a later date. Purviance Funeral Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son is handling arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 13, 2009.

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Bob & Daphine Pollard Allen

November 14, 2009

To Sam's family and especially Nancy whom I haven't seen since 7th grade, I send my sympathy to you all in this time of sorrow. My prayers will be sent your way. I would like to hear from you Nancy if you remember me. 921 Dunhill Dr. I will always remember your beautiful smile.

Linda Barnes

November 13, 2009

I have heard many wonderful stories about your dad and mom from my brother, Ken Palmer. Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Palmer Barnes

A kind conversation by the family cemetery

November 12, 2009

Bill George

November 10, 2009

Sam Jr is fondly remembered as a good childhood friend during several summers at Buckroe Beach, and occasional contacts at Va Tech...lots of good memories. His family will be in our prayers. May the peace of our Lord be with you all.

November 10, 2009

Sam called me frequently at Tidewater Research & Extension Center. He loved agriculture and cared very deeply about the farmers and the community. He also loved his family very much. I express my deepest sympathy to the family. God Bless you all.
In Christ Love
Dr. Mark Estienne & Deborah Estienne, Suffolk, VA

November 9, 2009

Sam will ive in our memories!! We loved him and his "larger than life" personality. We'll miss him!
Gary and Joan Elsner

Sarah Elsner

November 9, 2009

Sam was always so nice to me when I visited Rachel, Chris and the kids on the farm over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. I'll miss you Sam. With best regards to the entire family,

November 9, 2009

Boys, and your respective families, my heart is heavy and saddened at the loss of your dad (and of course your mom)....how fortunate I am to have had the pleasure and privilege to know them both and be a guest in your home over the years. My devotion and admiration for you all!

Crennie Reed, Roanoke, VA

November 9, 2009

We are going to miss you Sam!

Arnold Wright and Family.

Jane & Jim Westbrook

November 9, 2009

Our condolences to all of you -

Melanie Staiman (Hayes)

November 9, 2009

Sam was a wonderful man. I have many fond memories of living on the farm and working for him. You have my deepest condolences and thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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