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LEWIS MITCHELL Obituary
GRETNA-Lewis Alfred Mitchell, age 84 of Gretna died Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Roman Eagle Memorial Home in Danville.
Born February 8, 1927 in Bedford County, he was a son of the late Lowry Lee Mitchell and Daisy Ayers Mitchell. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris Hedrick Mitchell; one sister, Dot Meeks; and three brothers, Rucker Mitchell, Mahlon Lee Mitchell, and Wilford Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was a Navy Veteran, and a member, Deacon, and the former Sunday School secretary at Piney Fork Baptist Church. He was a farmer and tobacco tradesman for over fifty years.
He is survived by a sister-in-law, Jewel Cooke and her husband, C.D.; a brother-in-law, Morris Hedrick and his wife, Jeanette; nephews, Tim Cooke and his wife, Wanda, Ronnie Cooke and his wife, Davenie, Robert L. Mitchell, Bobby Hedrick, Vincent Mitchell, and Todd Mitchell; niece, Patty Mitchell; and special great-niece and great-nephew, Brittnie Cooke, and Tanner Cooke who could always put a smile on his face.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Piney Fork Baptist Church by Dr. Roy Ford, Rev. Ernest Roebuck, and Rev. Toise Davis. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Piney Fork Baptist Church, and other times will be at the residence of his sister-in-law, Jewel Cooke and husband C.D., 10753 Anderson Mill Road, Chatham.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
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Christie Shelton
November 2, 2011
While I didn't know Lewis very long, he became a special member of our family. Lewis and my father shared a room at Roman Eagle and he always seemed to enjoy the visits our family made. He liked to shake his fist at me then he would always smile. You will be missed Lewis!
sharon mayo
November 1, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Robert Mitchell
November 1, 2011
Uncle Lewis, no matter what life threw at us we always knew where to find you. You were like a concrete foudation,solid and steady. Thanks for all the wonderful memories and love you shared with me and my chidren. Love Robert L.
November 1, 2011
Sorry for your Loss.
Missy Gillespie
October 31, 2011
Uncle Lewis,
Its been a while since our last visit. But, know you were always thought of and loved. I always enjoyed the visits to Gretna to see you and Aunt Doris. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Love,
Missy Gillespie
Michael Mitchell and Luke Mitchell
Charlotte (Osborne) Craig
October 31, 2011
Lewis was a great friend. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Patty Mitchell
October 31, 2011
Uncle Lewis, you will be missed by so many people whose lives you touched in such a wonderfully positive way! Thanks for being my uncle and always beating me in wall-sits when I played college basketball (:-).
I know you are in heaven with Aunt Doris, my Dad Mahlon Lee, and the other Mitchell and Ayers clan and that let's me smile at the celebratory reunion you guys are having!
I love you and the Cooke family who took such great care of you!
Much love and hugs (Mahlon style) all around!
Patty, Mahlon's daughter
Todd Mitchell
October 31, 2011
Lewis was mine and my brother Vinces favorite Uncle when we were kids.
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