Florence, SC David Mitchell Britt, 78, of Florence, SC, died on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Born in Lumberton, NC, he was a son of the late Lacy Hampton and Blanche Edwards Britt. He is predeceased also by his brothers, Bobby Britt and Billy Britt. He was a veteran, having served his country with the US Air Force. David was the owner and operator of Sheila Fashions in Florence and he was formerly employed by the SC Highway Department. He was a member of the Mustang Club, an avid golfer and a collector of coins. He attended the Florence Baptist Temple. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Burns Britt; children, Christopher (Adriane) Mitchell of Florence, Brandie Butler and her fiancé Danny Judge of Florence, and Tammy Shanesy of Campobello, SC; grandchildren, Ashland and Carson Mitchell of Florence, Savannah Butler of Florence, Brandon and Tyler Shanesy of Campobello, SC; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Noah Shanesy of Campobello, SC; a sister, Becky Merritt of Florence; and brothers and sisters in law, Donny, Tommy and Ronny Burns of Alabama and Cathy (Tommy) Benton of Darlington; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM Monday, February 1, 2016, at Unity Baptist church with burial following at Florence National Cemetery, directed by Cain Calcutt Stephens Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11:00 until 12:00 at the church just prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 1817 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC, 29201.