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SAMUEL S. THOMPKINS
On May 12, 2020. The beloved husband of Anita Morton Thompkins. Sam was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was educated in North Augusta, South Carolina school system. He graduated from South Carolina State with a degree in mathematics and physics. In 1964, he joined the Army, where he specialized in mathematics and data processing. Public viewing will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Forestville Chapel of Pope Funeral Home, 5538 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD. Private service for designated family members from 2 to 3 p.m. Interment private. Arrangements by POPE FUNERAL HOME.
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Margaret Cross
May 12, 2025
I still remember Sam with great pride and admiration. He was one of the smartest people I know. May he rest in peace.
Porter Bankhead
May 13, 2022
Sam was a fellow Math major at South Carolina State. We shared being the opportunity of getting a college education during the civil rights era in the South. He was a brilliant student.
Porter Bankhead
May 22, 2020
Fellow math majors at South Carolina State, Sam was academically gifted. He also worked at my company in engineering after retiring from the government. My sympathies to the family.
Maggie Green
May 21, 2020
Arnita my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved husband Sam,he was an outstanding individual
Margaret Cross
May 18, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Sam at DHHS in the late 80s and early 90s. He was extremely knowledgeable and a great person to work with. Peace and blessings to you and your family.
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May
19
Viewing
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pope Funeral Home Forestville Chapel5538 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747
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19
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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pope Funeral Home Forestville Chapel5538 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747
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