Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell obituary, Springfield, MO

Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Midwest Cremation & Funeral Services, LLC - Springfield on Apr. 2, 2025.
Christopher "Chris" Allen Mitchell, 57, a lifelong resident Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born July 26, 1967 to Dean and Joy Mitchell.
Chris graduated from Hillcrest High School and went on to work for Walmart for nearly 30 years and Grizzly Industrial for 8 1/2 years. Chris was a dedicated and loyal worker. His hobbies included woodworking, hunting, and hiking in the great outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Dean Mitchell.
Chris is survived by his wife, Debbie Ferguson; mom, Joy Mitchell; daughter, Ashley; and grandsons, Raylan, Dason and Baylor Elsworth; brothers, Shelby Mitchell, Randy Mitchell; and sister, Cree Bowers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jacob's Ladder Service Care Fund at https://jacobsladdercare.org/donate/.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

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