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Michael Linn Mitchell

1958 - 2016

BORN

1958

DIED

2016

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Peninsula Funeral Home & Crematory

11144 Warwick Boulevard

Newport News, Virginia

Michael Mitchell Obituary

POQUOSON - Michael Linn Mitchell, 58, of Poquoson passed away on December 20, 2016. He was born February 10, 1958 in Newport News. Michael was employed by Busch Gardens. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin R. Mitchell. Survivors include his mother, Arlene Mitchell of Poquoson; brother, Bobby Mitchell and wife, Rita of Franklin; nephew, Jeremy and his wife Ashley of Portsmouth; and a host of cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, December 26 at Peninsula Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 27 at Peninsula Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity.

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Published by Daily Press on Dec. 25, 2016.

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Valerie Murray

January 11, 2017

I'm sad and shocked at Mike's passing. We went to High School together. In fact, he was my high school sweetheart in 1974. (10th grade). He was a great guy. We stayed friends even after we broke up. I saw him again in 2001, after I moved to Gloucester, Va. We talked briefly. My thoughts and prayers for his family...Truly he was a respectful, sweet man and I know will be greatly missed.

Bonnie Key

January 1, 2017

Rip my Colony pool and childhood friend. A terrific guy!

JOANNE BARNES

December 27, 2016

Sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My husband and I were old friends back from high school, but hadn't seen Mike in years. Always had great times with Mike, he was a great guy.

Joanne & David Barnes

karen weber

December 26, 2016

So sorry for your loss...I grew up in the same neighborhood, as kids he was my boyfriend in the 4th grade...I ll always remember him as that cute blond boy .May he R.I.P...

Marie Crump

December 26, 2016

Sorry for the loss of Michael. My sincere condolences.

December 26, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Mike was an old friend that we lost touch with over the years. We always enjoyed spending time with him. He will be missed.
Sincerely Mike and Claudia Slaydon

Melvin Jones

December 25, 2016

He was a great co-worker at Busch Gardens, and we all were just laughing and talking together at work on Monday. We all were in shock when we were told about his passing on Wednesday morning. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers from all his co-workers for Arlene, Bobby and Rita during this sad time.

Nancy Rodgers

December 23, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with Arlene, Bobby, and Rita during this sad time.


Nancy and Stewart Rodgers

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Peninsula Memorial Park

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