Samuel Lee Linthicum

Samuel Lee "Sam" Linthicum, age 82, of 3951 Old Courthouse Rd., Sophia died Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mr. Linthicum was a native of Randolph County and was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He owned and operated L&L Grocery and Equipment in Sophia. Mr. Linthicum is preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Clara Linthicum, sister, Ethel L. Pugh and brothers, Jesse Ross (J.R) Linthicum, Jack Linthicum, Warren Linthicum and Charles Linthicum. He is survived by his wife: Lillie Tucker Linthicum, of the home; daughter, Sherron Linthicum Speaks, of High Point, NC; daughter, Phyllis L. Secherst and her husband, David, of Archdale, NC; son: Bill Linthicum of Sophia, NC and son, Lee Linthicum and his wife, Ellen of Sophia, NC; grandchildren, Tabby Parker, Vonn Tucker, and Regina Sechrest; great grandchildren, Melissa Parker, Joshua Tucker, Brayden and Brooklyn Bowman; and one sister: Beatrice Trotter of Sophia, NC The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 South Main Street, Randleman, NC and other times at the home. The funeral will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 600 South Main Street, Randleman with Rev. Billy Britt officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. The family would like to express a "Special Thanks" to Wendy Smith and Bonnie Martin, at Hospice of Randolph for all their care and support. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice Of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009 Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com