Virgil H. Sams was born Wednesday, February 26, 1919 in Parkersburg, West Virginia .
he died Friday, December 8, 2000. his recorded age was 81.
he was a veteran and served in World War II.
SAMS Virgil Sams, age 81, Friday, December 8, 2000 at Echo Manor Extended Care Center. An Army veteran of WWII, he served in Africa in the 31st Fighter Group. He was a member of the New England Masonic Lodge #4, the Aladdin Shrine Temple and was a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. During an illustrious career with Beechnut Foods and SELL Inc., Virgil also served as president of the Columbus Manufacturers Representatives Association. Preceded in death by his wife Viola, who passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2000. He is survived by his sons, Van (Connie) of Lebanon, Oh., Vince (Sandy) of Pickerington; grandchildren, Craig (Jessica), Kathryn, Stephanie and Adam; great-grandson, Treyton. Friends may call Sunday 6-9 p.m. and Monday, Noon to 1 p.m. at the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 4476 N. High St. (2 blocks north of Henderson Road), 268-8811, where his funeral service will be Monday at 1 p.m. Rev. Louis Bell officiating. Interment with military honors at Walnut Grove Cemetery. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN TIME OF SERVICE.