My dear old friend Bill,

I cannot express the feeling of loss and sorrow that I feel having just discovered that your parents have both passed away. It took me a while to track them down, but with a little persistence I have. I have occasionally visited Covington over the years, but I lost track of all of you after you moved from Roper Drive. While I have not seen you or your parents in over fifty years, I think about you all often and now feel a great emptiness knowing that they are both gone. I feel so lucky to have known them -- their kindness, generosity. and good humor made such a difference in my life. They were like my second set of parents. I used to marvel at the ease with which your father could hit a baseball during those years when he was our manager, along with Mr. Dempsey Walker, for the Shriners in the Dixie Youth Baseball league. I remember vividly that old jeep with which your father would deliver the mail and the day your father returned from a hunting trip with that impressive deer in the back of the truck, the head of which was later mounted over the fireplace in your house. Your mother was a great role model, curled up in her lounge chair in the corner of the living room reading books. I learned so much from her during our many talks about politics and the world. I remember so fondly the many hours we spent reading comic books at your grandparents' drug store at the corner of the square across from the Union Savings Bank. So many, many memories -- happy memories of very special people.  I could go on and on, but please take care and send me a line if you have time.  I am so sorry to learn that they have passed away, but they will forever live in my heart as two of the best people that I have ever known. 
William H. "Billy" Samonides, Ph.D. {Harvard, 1991]

Bill, Great memories of your father growing up in Covington. Prayers to you!

Bill,  I know your Dad will be missed.  I remember as kids we were always welcomed at your house .  Your Mom and Dad were  so gracious to put up with us.   They were lovely folks.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.  Cherish the memories that you shared with them. 
Ginny

Mr Moochie was our mail carrier and the best. Set your clock by him. He was so nice. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 for family


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