Carl J. Mitchell
Carl J. Mitchell, 87, Wabash, passed away at 9:57 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Wabash.
He was born to Charles Mitchell and Daisy (Alexander) Mitchell June 24, 1928, in Bristol, Va.
Carl retired from Ford Meter Box in 1991. He married Eva (Helton) Mitchell Jan. 27, 1951. Carl was a member of the Church of Christ, Wabash.
Carl is survived by his wife, Eva; his son, Alfred L. “Al” (Debra) Mitchell, Wabash; his daughters: Helen (George “Kevin”) Jolly, Wabash, Jane A. Poole, Denver, Colo., and Diana F. Fahl, Warsaw; two brothers: Bobby (Carolyn) Mitchell and Bill Mitchell, both of Bristol, Va.; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by two daughters: Frieda Carol Barkema and Magarette Evelyn Vancamp; one brother, Fred Mitchell; and two sisters: Eileen and Hazel.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the funeral home.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash, with Pastor Larry Hall officiating. Burial will follow at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion.
Preferred memorials are directed to Church of Christ, Wabash.