Kittinger, Samuel Shelton

On Sunday, June 10, 2012 God called home one of His special children; a man who showed love to all he met. Samuel Shelton Kittinger, of Blacksburg, was born September 18, 1937. He was preceded home by his parents, Rev. Shirley Kittinger and Jean Goff Kittinger and one sister, Jeanette Kittinger. Left to cherish his memory: wife of 54 years, Mary Juanita Martin Kittinger; three sons and their spouses, Samuel S. Kittinger (Debra), Larry W. Kittinger (Pansy), David T. Kittinger (Leah); grandchildren, Melissa (Kenneth), Julia, Sheena (Dee), Bucky (Mia), Buddy, Michelle, Rebecca, Katline, and Jay; nine great-grandchildren; former daughter-in-law, Brenda Kittinger; brothers, Rev. James Kittinger and Robert Kittinger; numerous nephews, nieces and special family friend, Myrtle Perdue. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Johnny Nunley and Brother Wes Conner officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm Wednesday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club, SW, Blacksburg.