Amos

Malcolm W. Amos, “Mac”, 88, of Goochland, passed away on March 3, 2011, after a brief illness.  He was an active life member and recently named “Elder Emeritus” of Springfield Christian Church.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Holzbach Amos.  He is survived by his wife Dorothy Sheppard Amos, and her children. His two sisters, Joyce Berryhill and Shirley Schulze and her husband Al. His nieces Elizabeth Brockman (Mike) and Joyce Ann Forturne (Cochise) and his nephews, Bill (Jean);  Charles (Margaret) and Thomas (Claire) Berryhill along with their children.  He is survived by many cousins including devoted cousins Jeff and Bubba Salmon, Ernie Amos, Jr. along with their families. Mac served 29 years in the Goochland County Treasurer’s office and was Treasurer from 1968 to 1987 when he retired. He enjoyed his time as Treasurer, but his passion was farming and he managed his 130 acre cattle farm for over 60 years where he was also born and raised.  He loved traveling with his wife, Dot, and they enjoyed many adventures including cruises, road trips and Sunshine Tours trips throughout the US and several countries. A person committed to his community, Mac was voted Grand Marshall of the Goochland Day Festival in 1988.  He was a former member of the Goochland and Rockville Ruritans.  He was very devoted to Springfield Christian Church and was a trustee of the cemetery fund for over 50 years and also a Trustee and Treasurer for the Church for many years. A true country gentleman with a soft voice and steady smile, he will be missed by all who knew him. The family received friends at Norman’s funeral home in Goochland on Saturday, March 5, 2011.  Funeral services were held at Springfield Christian Church on Sunday, March 6, 2011. Graveside services followed in the Church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Springfield Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 18285 Vontay Road, Rockville, VA 23146.