Photo courtesy of Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home - Ashland
Nov 20, 1935 - Jun 20, 2025
Condolences Mines family, we continue to keep you in our prayers . The day Mr. Mitchell graciously invited me into his home I could see why my dear friend Muriel is such a beautiful and sweet soul. God's Blessings. ❤
Mar'Leta Jones
July 08, 2025 | Chesterfield, VA | Friend
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort.
With love,
The Timberlake Family
Margaret Timberlake-Royal
June 28, 2025 | Ashland, VA
He was one of the sweetest people that you would ever want to meet. He will be missed. Rest well.❤
Natasha Turner
June 28, 2025 | Mechanicsville, VA | Friend
I hope memories of your Dad bring a sense of warmth in the sadness. He always greeted me with a smile and a hello. Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy.
Augusta Tarrer-Reel
June 28, 2025 | ASHLAND, VA
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Barbara Lawing
June 27, 2025 | Ashland, VA
Sending sincere condolences to the family of Deacon Mitchell Mines. He will truly be missed and the Jamestown Community was so fortunate to have him in our presence. We have lost another branch from our tree.
Toney Rosado
June 27, 2025 | Ashland, VA | Neighbor
You have my sincere sympathy and prayers. He will be greatly Missed.
Jean Folly
June 27, 2025 | Ashland, VA
My sincere condolences to the family. May God continue to bless you all. Rest in peace Mr. Mines!!
Derwin Winston, Sr.
Derwin Winston
June 27, 2025 | Ashland, VA | Friend
Remembered By
Sherwood Grimes
June 27, 2025 | Ashland, VA | Friend
Mitchell Elmon Mines, 89, departed this life on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by his family in his home. He was born on November 20, 1935, in Ashland, Virginia, to the late Joel and Margaret Mines. Mitchell was one of eight siblings which includes three living siblings, Barbara Mines, John Mines and Thelma Robb.
Mitchell found Christ at an early age and joined Providence Baptist Church. He served in numerous roles, Sunday School teacher, bus driver, deacon, an usher and more. Mitchell served in the military for three years with the 3rd Army Missile Command.
Mitchell was a faithful member of the Pride of Hanover 264 for 55 years and Mocha Temple No. 7 for 36 years. While making lifelong friends, Mitchell surpassed the levels of Royal Arch Mason and Knight of Templer to achieve the privilege of Scottish Rite Mason (32nd Degree). After retiring from Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a shipping supervisor, Mitchell became more active in those organizations and as a Henrico Doctors' Hospital volunteer.
Mitchell was joined in Holy Matrimony with Gwendolyn Tinsley. Mitchell was a devoted husband, loving father, dear brother, and a faithful friend. Anyone that knows Mitchell knows he loved bowling on numerous teams, watching NASCAR, hanging with his “Breakfast Club” buddies, and vacationing with his family.
Mitchell leaves to celebrate his life, four children, David Fields, Jr (Stacey), Mark Mines (Lydia), Muriel Mines, Tracey Lamb (Timothy); seven grandchildren, Wesley, McKenzie, Trevor, Madison, Taylor, Marleigh, and Mark II; four great-grandchildren; three siblings, six sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
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