Richard Paul Sams
May 13, 1964 ~ August 19, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
RICHARD PAUL SAMS
ASHEVILLE ~ Richard Paul Sams, 45, passed away on August 19, 2009 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
He was a native of Newport, TN and the son of Hester Hensley Sams of Asheville and the late Arnold Sams.
Richard was employed by Skyland Automotive and was a member of Skyland 1st Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by three sisters, Judy Lawson of Asheville, Betty Padgett of Asheville and Marie Craig of Fairview; a brother, Johnny Sams of Hendersonville; a step-sister, Tammy Stone of Swannanoa; a step-brother, Tony Lawson of Asheville and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Skyland 1st Baptist Church with the Reverend David Honeycutt officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the church.
Burial will follow in New Salem Cemetery.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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We are so sorry to learn of Rick’s passing.
You are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers
I am so deeply saddened by Ric’s passing. He was one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure to know and I will keep his family in my prayers during this difficult time.
Ric was a great friend. Even though haven’t seen or spoken to him in several years I will always remember him as a special person and great friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow.
Ric & I worked at Burger King together. My deepest sympathies to all the family.
To The Sams Family,
May we offer our most sincere condolences on the passing of Ricky. Our hearts are heavy and our prayers are many to help your family through this difficult time.
Love,
The Harmon Family
To the Rick Sams family,
I have had the honor and joy of working with and befriending Rick for the last 11 years at Skyland. Over that time he has offered me much advice and given me many laughs. The world needs more people like Rick, it would be a much better place. He will be deeply missed by all at Skyland Automotive.
Sincerely,
Jody Treadway
Judy,
I was so sorry to hear of Ricky’s passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May the Lord honor you with the peace of His presence.
Love, thoughts & prayers!
Barbara
My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to Rick’s family.
He was a very good friend and we will all miss him, but know he is in a better place.
Randy Lance
Mike Dalton and family express sympathy to Rick’s family.He will be missed.
Mike Dalton
our deepest sympathy , love and prayers are with you.so sorry about Ricky.
we love you
Bill and Winnie.
Mrs. Sams and family, We are sorry about Ricky. You have our sympathy. Remember absent from the body is present with the Lord. We know you loved him and will miss him. God will take good care of him and you will see him again. God Bless you and we love you. Roger and Donnie
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. May God bless you.