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- Spruce Pine, N.C. - Sam Lester Heaton Jr., 85, of Avery County, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008, following a long illness.
He was the son of the late Samuel L. Heaton Sr. and Myra Burleson Heaton.
Sam worked for Harris Mining Company for 41 years, becoming Plant Superintendent. He proudly served as Sunday School Superintendent at Pine Grove United Methodist Church for 10 years. Sam loved to work in his garden and yard, enjoying the beauties of spring.
Among those welcoming Sam into heaven were his parents; brother, Wilson Heaton; his only daughter, and son-in-law, Truda Myra Heaton Murchison and Dan S. Murchison.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, one week, and two days, Wilma Greene Heaton; only granddaughter, Samantha Page Murchison, of Winston-Salem; sisters, Lottie Ollis and Anna Lee Baird. of Spruce Pine; eight nieces; two nephews; and a host of beloved friends and family.
The family will receive friends at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Grove UMC. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. The interment will follow at the Pine Grove Cemetery.
Pastors Ken Anderson, John Duvall, and Paul Davenport will officiate. Sam's nephews and great-nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to recognize the men of Pine Grove and Dr. Jim Thompson as honorary pallbearers.
Sam was a devoted husband, loving father, special Pappy, dear uncle, and true friend. He will be missed and loved forever.
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1922 - 2008 (85 years)
