Samuel S. Mitchell, III

ABBEVILLE — Memorial services for Samuel S. “Pops” Mitchell III, 64, will be 7:00PM Thursday January 5, 2017 in David Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00PM until service time.
Samuel passed away Wednesday December 28, 2016 in Abbeville General Hospital.
Growing up in Canton, Massachusetts, he played goalie for high school hockey team. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a boat captain and fisherman for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Marguerite “Granny” Mitchell ; his children Denise Waller, Jenise Hebert and husband Gary, Charles Waller and companion Tammy Ray and Kelly Mill ; his siblings Earl Mitchell and wife Angela, Ellen Roche and husband Kevin, Sally Gilmore and husband Paul, Sue Costello , Nancy Silva, and his beloved dog Bella; 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren,2 nephews and 5 nieces.
He is preceded in death by parents Samuel S. Jr. and Mabel Davis Mitchell, a grandson Clark A. Miller
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. SEMPER FI
Condolences may be made to the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville is in Charge of arrangements 2600 Charity Street Abbeville, LA 70510 (337) 893-3777.