MULLINS | J.C. Small of Mullins, 83, passed away June 23, 2009. Mr. Small was born in Horry County, July 9, 1925 son of the late Carson Powell and Miltie McDaniels. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Evo Lou Collins Small; and a grandson, Keith Tindall. He was a decorated Army Veteran, proudly serving his country during World War II where he received numerous awards, including three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart Medal. He owned a service station for 34 years, was a dedicated volunteer for the Mullins Fire Department for 30 years, and was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. Surviving Mr. Small are his four daughters, Faye (Walt) Conner of Rocky Mount, N.C.; Annette (Michael) Ammons of Myrtle Beach; Jackie (Art) Tindall of Washington, N.C.; and Susan B. (David) Ivey of Mullins; a sister, Pauline (Ernest) Smith of Mullins; seven grandchildren, Jay Daugherty, Scott Tindall, Sean Brown, Johnny Brown, Marcus Ammons, Luanne Ammons, and De Ivey; 11 great-grandchildren, Jessica, Meagan, Erica, Jordan, Sarah, Jackson, Austin, MacKenzie, Collin, Tiffany, and Matthew; and a special friend, Ruby Miles, and her daughter, Amelia Miles of Florence. Family will receive friends at the home of Susan Ivey, 3807 Sand Hill Rd., Mullins, SC 29574. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009 in Riverside Cemetery in Nichols, with the Rev. Marion Watkins officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Meares Funeral Home. Please sign a guest book at _mearesfh.com_ (http://mearesfh.com/) and at _TheSunNews.com_ (http://thesunnews.com/) . Memorials can be made to Zion Southern Methodist Church, c/o Danny Foxworth, 3429 Zion Rd., Mullins, SC 29574 or to McLeod Hospice, 1203 E. Cheves St., Florence, SC 29501. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Mr. Small. Published in The Sun News on 6/24/2009 **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000004)