Charles Samuel ‘Sam’ Mitchell, life member of Elks

Charles Samuel "Sam" Mitchell of Milford passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.  He was born in Lewes, son of the late Charles and Maddie Mitchell.  

He was a life member of the Milford Elks Lodge #2401 for 46 years.  He served two terms as the past exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Laura Mitchell; six children, Valerie Willey (Milton), Teresa Bowman, Wendy Campen (Sydney), Thomas Spies Jr., Keith Mitchell and Sherrie Harmon (Chad); 11 grandchildren, Derek Bowman (Bonnie), Amanda McClay (Jamie), April Bowman, George Jackson (Kimberly), Sarah Willey, Leah White (Brad), Sawyer Campen, Cody Jackson, Cole Jackson (Amy), Nicholas Jackson and Kyla Harmon; and six great-grandchildren.  

Services will include a visitation from noon to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 S.E. Front St., Milford.  The Celebration of Life and the Elks Service will be held from 1 to 2 p.m.

Arrangements in the care of Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford.