Samuel Lewis Tarry
December 06, 1939 - May 18, 2009
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Samuel Lewis Tarry
December 06, 1939 - May 18, 2009
Obituary
Tarry, Samuel Lewis, 69, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Beverly Bethune Tarry. He is survived by his sons, Fred Tarry and Samuel Lewis Tarry, Jr. and his wife Jennifer; sister, Jean Salyer and her husband Al; grandchildren, Cameron, Pierce, and Ann Tarry; and a niece, Angela Salyer. Mr. Tarry was a graduate of Bluestone High School, a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at Hampden-Sydney College, and a graduate of Campbell University. He retired after more than twenty years of service with Phillip Morris USA. Mr. Tarry was active in several historical preservation groups, including the Civil War Preservation Trust, Military Order of the Stars and Bars, Jamestowne Society, and the Virginia Historical Society. Positions of prominence included President of the Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia, Executive Board Member of the Chesterfield Historical Society, and Commander of the Chester Station Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Mr. Tarry served as an Elder at both Clarksville Presbyterian Church and Centralia Presbyterian Church. In his later years, he enjoyed philanthropy and assisting others in researching their family histories. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Clarksville Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow at Oakhurst Cemetery in Clarksville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060.
8 responses to Samuel Lewis Tarry
Sandra F. Green says:
August 20, 2021
Sam was a dear friend of mine during my freshman year at Longwood, when he was at Hampden Sydney. A mutual friend from those years told me of his passing. I have fond memories from our friendship during those early college years and it is always sad to hear of friends who have gone to our Lord far too early. I remember a day trip to Clarksville in 1959/60 where Sam proudly showed me his aging family home just waiting for family to enter it once again and bring it back to life. I hope his dreams came true. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this sad time. I know he will live on in the many wonderful memories you share.
Tony Agosta says:
August 20, 2021
Sam – I have very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts in prayers.
Tony
Michael Sullivan says:
August 20, 2021
Sam I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I trust you will find peace in the many memories and love he gave you and your family. Be well.
Michael
Margaret Williams says:
August 20, 2021
Your father certainly was an impressionable guy. Sondra took me to the Ironb
Mamie A. Boyd says:
August 20, 2021
To the Tarry Family:I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Loved One. Keep the great memories alive; this is a comforting zone. I know you all will miss him dearly, but remember that he is not suffering any longer. He is resting now, waiting on the resurrection hope, brought out at John 5:28 & 29. Please remember the avenue of prayer. Jehovah God is the Hearer of prayer & He cares about each of you. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers also.
Love,