Samuel J. Mittan Jr.

Samuel J. Mittan, Jr., 71, died September 10, 2019 at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center.

Born on December 18, 1947 in Cedar Rapids, IA, he was the son of the late Samuel Joseph Mittan, Sr. and Betty Ireland Mittan.

Mr. Mittan served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.

Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Theresa Lafferty Mittan; sons, Scott Mittan (Angela), Garrett White; daughters, Amy Shields (Allen), Cynthia Dupont (Tiffani), Debbie Dupont Clark (Robbie); brothers, Jim Mittan (Susan), Thomas Lafferty, David Lafferty (Patti), Kenneth Lafferty (Robin); sisters, Susan May (Rick), Cindy Moore (Terry), Paula Mittan (Charlez Wey); father and mother in law, Gil and Pat Avey; grandchildren, Brett, Shadow, Amber, Sebastian, Cameron, Liam, and Amber; several great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and his canine companions, Whepa, Doodles, and Luna.

Along with his parents, Mr. Mittan is predeceased by a son, Phillip Mittan, and a brother, Michael Zeadow.

SamyJo retired after 34 years at North Anna Power Station (NAPS) with Dominion Power. They nicknamed him ‘Woody’ after the Toy Story movie. He made many friends through his years with Dominion.

Over the years, SamyJo has made many, many golf friends. He was known as “The Cowboy” on the greens, always wearing his hat and special made boots.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Springs, KY 41076.

A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.

Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.