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Arthur Mitchell Obituary
Howell - Arthur "Art" L. Mitchell, age 85, longtime Howell area resident, died Friday, October 18, 2019. He was born August 24, 1934 in Detroit to parents James and Alice (Shaw) Mitchell. He was employed for many years at Gould Corporation and General Motors Transmission. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War, a member of the American Legion Post 141, an avid fan of U of M football, Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers and thoroughly enjoyed old western movies and trips to the casinos. Art is survived by his wife Linda (Bartig), daughters Trixie (Gary) Andrews of North Carolina and Pamela Viscusi of Florida. Grandfather of Jade (Jordan) Reilly, Jourdan and Riley Andrews and Alec Viscusi. Great-grandfather of Harper Andrews. Step father of Lynnette (William) Beauchamp of Stockbridge, Harry (Deborah) Rhodes of Mason and David (Samhita) Rhodes of Grand Rapids. Step grandchildren Tyler and Hannah Beauchamp, Maya, Adam, Mason and Austin Rhodes. He was preceded by his first wife Shirley, son Gary and brother James. A reception of friends will be held Friday, October 25, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a memorial service Saturday, October 26 at 11:00 AM at MacDonald's Funeral Home of Howell. Memorial contributions are suggested to Disabled American Veterans or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please visit the families online guest book at www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Mitchell
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Gail Gile
October 26, 2019
Love his family forever! A handsome kind man. He will be missed by many. Gail (Coulter) Gile
Robin Knight-Love
October 23, 2019
Great memories of going to your house Pam we had so much fun I'll never forget when The Lottery started you and I went back to your house and your mom and dad had just bought a few tickets they were like little kids showing us their winning tickets they headed out to buy more and I think we headed to a football game! I'm sorry for his passing but so glad you and Trixi had such a great life with him he loved you so much you could see it in his face every time you came into town and posted pics with him! Loved your mom and dad
The Staff of MacDonald's Funeral Home
October 21, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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Memorial Events
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Oct
25
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes – MacDonald’s Chapel315 N. Michigan Ave., Howell, MI 48843
Oct
26
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes – MacDonald’s Chapel315 N. Michigan Ave., Howell, MI 48843
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