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Oakley T. Mitchell
1938 - 2013
Oakley T. Mitchell
1938 - 2013
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BORN
1938
DIED
2013
Oakley Mitchell Obituary
Oakley was born December 24, 1938 to Oakley E. and Virginia (Ables) Mitchell.
Oakley was a member of the Union, Lay Baptist Minister, and was a Democratic Chairman for Woodford County.
He enjoyed bingo, farming, fishing and helping others.
Survivors include his children: Thomas Mitchell of Rowen Oak, IL, Darlene (Jim) Jordan of Heyworth and Charles Mitchell of Secor, IL; siblings: Wayne (Bonnie) Mitchell of Stoutsbille, MO and Emma Orr; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: James Mitchell, Geneva Overby, Janice Kellerhall and Tess Scott.
Visitation will be from 1pm until the 2pm service Saturday September 21, 2013 at East Lawn Funeral Home, 1102 Airport Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704. The Rev. Keith Ferguson will officiate.
Memorial checks can be made to the Estate of Oakley T. Mitchell. Please mail checks to East Lawn Funeral Home, 1102 Airport Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704 in care of Darlene Jordan.
For information call the funeral home at 309-663-8842.
Sign the online guest book at www.eastlawn-bloomington.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6 Entries
September 21, 2013
Mitchell Family, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mignonette Wise
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STAN&ROSE RICE
August 31, 2013
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Michelle Felix
August 28, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this terrible tragedy. May you all find peace in your struggle while celebrating such a kind and generous man.
Cindy Felix
August 28, 2013
Words cannot express what I wish I could say. Please know that my thoughts and prayers have been with you all. God, Please Bless this family and COMFORT them in a way that we know not ..
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