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David Sams

September 27, 1933 — July 23, 2021

Larn David Sams was called to Heaven on Friday, July 23, 2021. Born on September 27, 1933 in Reidsville, North Carolina, David was the son of the late Larn McGillian Sams and Clatie Mae Phillips Sams. While he resided in Denton over the years, David settled as a proud member of the Asheboro community for most of his life. As a cryptographer in the US Army, David served during the Korean war from July 1953 to June 1955. He worked in textile management for Klopman of Burlington and also as a general contractor for many years. David liked to spend his free time golfing with his friends and family. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was fondly know for being a keen marksman. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his son, David Wayne Sams. David is survived by his wife Edna Brown Sams, his daughters Shelby Turpin and her husband David, Donna Sams Jackson and her husband Danny. David was a grandfather to many wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. David will lie in repose from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 26, 2021, at Ridge Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Pleasant Grove Christian Church, Bennett. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Don Edwards officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Christian Church, Cemetery Fund, 5946 Pleasant Grove Church Road. Bennett, NC 27208; Richmond County Hospice, 1119 US 1 North, Rockingham, NC 28379; or to the Randolph County Honor Guard, PO Box 1672, Asheboro, NC 27204.

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Monday, July 26, 2021

1:00 - 4:00 pm

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Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service

908 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

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Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery

5946 Pleasant Grove Church Rd, Bennett, NC 27208

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