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
Eleanor Blanks says:
August 20, 2021
Dear Family, Sam has been a wonderful friend to me and my family especially in our early years when he and Beverly lived in Clarksville. My husband and I shared many good memories together with them .
He was a fine person and I know that you will miss him. I believe that he is with your mom now and suffering is over. May God bless you now and in the coming days.
Eleanor Blanks
Jason and Kimberly Fritz says:
August 20, 2021
May the memories of your father comfort you in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prays are with the Tarry Family.
Jason and Kimberly Fritz
William McLellan says:
August 20, 2021
Sam,
Sorry to hear of your father’s death. I note from his picture a definite family resemblance. Your dad can no doubt he proud of the outstanding son he brought into this world. Take care. WTM
PS The funeral home should offer the stars and bars as an optional image! (I would have used it.)