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Samuel Scales Obituary
Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Scales Jr., 90, Reading, went home to be with His Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, with his family at his bedside.
He was the husband of Louise E. (Fuge) Scales.
Born in Roselle Park, N.J., he was the son of the late Samuel B. Scales and Muriel A. (Reed) Scales.
Rev. Scales served in the U.S. Army in World War II.
He faithfully served his Lord for 70 years. He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Rev. Scales is also survived by sister Elsie Porter of Maine; children Joan L. Rutt, Hannah G. Pierce, Samuel B. Scales III and John M. Scales; and grandchildren Amanda Henn (deceased), Jacob A. Henn, Rachel M. Henn and Samuel B. Scales IV.
A viewing will be held between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Milkins Funeral Home, 4914 Kutztown Road, Temple, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at Calvary Baptist Church, 510 Park Ave., Reading, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a memorial service at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in memory of Rev. Samuel B. Scales. Please see www.milkinsfuneralhome.com for details.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Scales
SUZANNE LAY
November 27, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF DR. SCALES:
I MET YOUR DAD AT LCCC SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHERE THEY WERE HONORING WW 11 BATTLE OF THE BULGE SOLDIERS. DR. SCALES WOULD EMAIL ME AND SEND ME INFORMATION ABOUT THE BATTLE IN MEMORY OF MY DAD. HE HELPED ME THROUGH DIFFICULT MEMORIES. I KNEW HE MUST HAVE PASSED AWAY BECAUSE I NO LONGER HEARD FROM HIM. I FOUND OUT TONIGHT AND I AM HEARTBROKEN. I KNOW THAT HE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE, PROBABLY TALKING TO MY DAD ANTHONY CERRONE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AND KNOW HOW MUCH YOUR DAD WILL BE MISSED AND WAS LOVED.
SINCERELY,
SUZANNE CERRONE-LAY
DALLAS, PA
Rev. Calvin Kurtz
November 24, 2009
What a servant of God. I remember interacting with him in the gospel at the hospital,Bible institute, & comunity events.Precious Memories.
Sorry to have been away & miss the service.
November 20, 2009
Dear Louise: We're so sorry to here of a great loss of one of our best friends. Our Prayers are with you & your family. We all know he's resting in peace. God bless your whole family.
Gabe & Jean Fieni 516 Elmer Circle, Reading, Pa. 19605
Bonnie Duffin
November 20, 2009
I met Rev. Sam when I joined the Reading Chapter VBOB as an associate member. I enjoyed our conversations and especially his "jokes" during our monthly meetings. He will be missed not only by myself but by countless numbers of others. To his family thank you for sharing him with us all.
Jack and Carolyn Sofield
November 20, 2009
For a time Sam Scales was our pastor. He assisted us (and several other families) in establishing a new church in Muhlenberg Township (church no longer in existence). We have many pleasant and deeply emotional rememberances of Pastor Scales. He was a freely giving and considerate man. His zeal for the inscripturated Word of God is difficult to match. We pray for the peace and grace of God to be sufficient for the remaining family.
Sandy Price
November 19, 2009
Sorry for your loss. I know He is in a far greater place and I am sure debating Theology with the prophets of old. I've always apprectiated your dad's compassion for all and his hugs whenever he saw me. What a great heritage you all have.
November 19, 2009
Hannah,
Sorry to hear about your dad. It's so comforting to know that he's with our Lord. I've always enjoyed the conversations we had; he's helped me a few times.
Ron Cataldi
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