John Henry Mitchell's Obituary
Mr. John Henry Mitchell, of Millsboro, DE passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013. He was 63 years old. Mr. Mitchell was born on March 29, 1949 in Millsboro, DE to the late Joseph F. and Madeline M. Baker Mitchell. John retired from Collins Saw Mill where he worked as a de-barker. He is a Vietnam War Army Veteran where he was a radio technician/ operator. He loved race tracks and dirt tracks. He enjoyed grilling on the barbeque, attending old car shows and liked watching Swamp People and Gator Boy on TV. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Toomey Mitchell, of Millsboro, daughters, Tracey M. Toomey and Misty L. Toomey both of Millsboro; brothers, Roger Mitchell and wife Judy of Millsboro, and Emory Mitchell and wife Virginia of South Carolina, and a sister, Marie Phillips and husband Milton of Dagsboro, DE. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Angela, Hunter, Bentley and Kailey. A chapel service will take place at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966. Burial with military honors will follow. Pastor Bob Hudson will officiate.
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