Samuel Francis du Pont

April 13, 1930 - August 3, 2015

Samuel Francis du Pont, 85, of Georgetown, MD, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015.

Born in Wilmington, DE on April 13, 1930, Sam was the son of the late Ernest and Anne (Thompson) du Pont. Among the numerous organizations Sam was active with, he was most notably known for formerly holding office as the Cecil County Sheriff during the early 1970s.

Sam is survived by his sons, Richard Eric du Pont of Georgetown, MD, Pierre Samuel du Pont of Kennett Square, PA ,John E. B. du Pont of Greenville, DE, and; daughters, Diane du Pont Beck of Georgetown, MD and Catharine du Pont Varacchi of Kennett Square, PA; grandchildren, Jennifer D. Beck of Warwick, MD, Ernest E. Beck, III of Georgetown, MD, Richard Samuel du Pont of Whitaker, NC, Emily du Pont and Elizabeth du Pont of Greenville, DE, Christopher Varacchi and Stephanie Varacchi of Kennett Square, PA; and seven great grandchildren. Including his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Joanne Smith Jeffries du Pont who passed away in 2010.

Services will be held privately at the family’s request. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Paws for Life in Chesapeake City, MD and sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 318 George Street, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

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Samuel Francis du Pont, 85, of Georgetown, MD, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015. Born in Wilmington, DE on April 13, 1930, Sam was the son of the late Ernest and Anne (Thompson) du Pont. Among the numerous organizations Sam was active with, he was most notably known for formerly holding office as the CecilContinue Reading

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du pont Family So sorry for your loss. Sam was a great man who would go out of his way to help others. He was a great Sheriff. His memories will be in you hearts forever. God Bless

My deepest sympathy to all of Sam's family and loved ones. I know Sam would want you to treasure your happy memories of him and move on. He loved the County he lived in and all the animals. God Bless, Caroline

My deepest sympathy to everyone in Sam's family. I know Sam would want you to treasure your happy memories of him and move on and help the county and animals he loved so much! God Bless and My deepest Sympathy. Caroline duP. Prickett

My deepest sympathies to Cathy, Pete, Jeb and the rest of the family. Quail Baez

I would like to send my condolences sam's family I will miss him he's been a big part of my life for the last five years I will miss him very much I want to say thank you to Ernie an Fallon Jeni and Dina for making me feel at home in Sam's home this last week I have spent with them I am so sorry for your loss Sam is truly going to be missed. Ann Greene

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Ada Brinker

It is with great sadness that I mourn the loss of former Sheriff Sam DuPont. I had the distinct honor to have served with him during my 30+ years at the Cecil County Sheriff Office. His accomplishments in office are memorable.

MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY GO OUT TO SAM,S FAMILY. I WORKED AS A SPECIAL DEPUTY UNDER SAM AND ERNIE BECK. HE WAS A GOOD MAN AND WE WILL MISS HIM. GOD BLESS HIM RUSSELL SHOLL ELKTON MD.

R.I.P. Sam, you were a good one ...

With a sad heart I express my deepest sympathy to the Family and dearest friends of Sam. I am honored to have stood beside him in some of his law enforcement endeavors, went to Police Academy with him and considered him a friend all these years. A good man I respect most highly, will be missed .

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