J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Lord, Samuel

Monday, July 09, 2007

Samuel Dolphe Lord, born September 25, 1952, passed from this life Monday, July 9, 2007 at the age of 54 at John Randolph Hospital in Hopewell, Virginia. Mr. Lord suffered for twelve long years from a disease known as Sarcoidosis. He graduated from Thomas Dale High School in 1971, and he retired on disability from Hercules in 2001 after 30 years of service. Mr. Lord was predeceased by his father, Adolphus (AL) Lord. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Betty Brown Lord of Chester, Virginia, his big brother, Bill Lord of Chester, Virginia, and his sisters, Carol Hagen (Carson) of Prince George, Virginia, Patricia Hunt (Phil) of Valrico, Florida, and Betsy Shelburne (Del) of Richmond, Virginia his nephew, Chris Hagen (Becca) of Los Angeles, California, and his niece, April Aiken (Josh) of Midlothian, Virginia. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 5-P.M.-to 8P.M. at J. T. Morriss Funeral Home in Hopewell, Virginia. A private burial will take place at Appomattox Cemetery in Hopewell on Thursday. Mr. Connie W. Adams of Louisville, Ky. will conduct the graveside service. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

The time I spent working together at Hercules with Sam will always be treasured. Sammy and I went out to breakfast together after the graveyard shift and shared many good conversations. I will truly miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Raymond and Carol Griffith

Posted by: Raymond & Carol Griffith at July 11, 2007 09:38 PM

Betty and family~
It is always heartbreaking to hear of a child passing on before a parent. We know you dearly loved and cared for Sam and planned everything you did with concern for him in mind. We are praying daily for God to heal your broken heart and help you adjust to life without Sam. May you find comfort from loved ones and especially from His Word.
In His love~
Craig and Kim Meyer

Posted by: Craig & Kim Meyer at July 11, 2007 01:55 PM

Please accept our sincerest sympathy in your loss. Both Bob (at Hercules) and I ( from TDHS and riding the school bus together)remember Sammy and we both thought a great deal of him. Our thoughts are with you all.
Bob & Margie (Jouget) Maxwell

Posted by: Bob & Margie Maxwell at July 11, 2007 01:04 PM

Bill - know that my thoughts and prayers of comfort are with you. I know you took such good care of Sam and I hope you can find some peace in the days to come knowing that Sam is free from all pain. You are a blessing to your Mom and sisters and I am priviledged to work with you. Ami @ Beck Company

Posted by: Ami Smith at July 11, 2007 08:58 AM

I am sorry to hear about Sammy passing away. I remember when he was in school and playing golf with brother Surber. I know the family is grieving about this loss and my prayers are with you.
Charlie

Posted by: Charlie Crowder at July 10, 2007 07:38 PM