Sam loved his family, Country, and Corps. He honorably served them all. Sam retired from the USMC after 25 years of faithful service. He was very proud of his years in the Corps, especially his time with the 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, @ Camp Lejeune. He proudly displayed our country's colors daily and was also an avid movie buff.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter E. Mehlig Sr. and Gloria (Frank) Levens, and his sister Patricia (Harold) Colacci.
Sam is survived by his Sons; Michael F. Mehlig (Hitomi) of Okinawa, Japan, Jonathan Styles (Adriana) of San Antonio, TX. Daughters; TinaMarie Duarte (Cory) of Tulsa, OK, Jennifer Collins (Tony Sears) of Wilmington, NC; sister, Linda Colacci (Dan) of Lodi, NJ, and grandchildren; Shoya Mehlig, Larissa Mehlig, Tristan Styles, Justis Styles, Joaquin Styles, Lcpl David J. Friedman, Jessica Mehlig.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walters honor to the veteran's organization of your choice or to Love, Grace, and Mercy Church, 128 Kemberly Ct., Jacksonville, NC 28540.
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