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A life-long resident of Picayune, he was a graduate of Picayune Memorial High School. Ellis went on to attend the University of New Orleans for one year, before returning home to Picayune.
He is survived by four siblings, Carl T. "Tommy" Mitchell, Patti Mitchell Todd, his twin Glenn A. Mitchell, and Bryan H. Mitchell; and eight nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Estes "Mitch" Mitchell and Doris Naquin Mitchell; paternal grandparents, Ellis A. and Velma S. Mitchell; maternal grandparents, Antoine and Antoinette Naquin; and sister, Karen Sue Mitchell Davaine.
A graveside memorial service will be held at Old Palestine (Red Hill) Cemetery on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 1:00pm.
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Ingrid Verheugen Garvey
March 27, 2024
My condolences are with your family during your time of loss. Prayers for comfort and healing.
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Sandra Tebo Sartalamacchia
March 21, 2024
There to many to text..the main one is how he could put that big smile on when he knew you where feeling down.
The Staff of McDonald Funeral Home
March 21, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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