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Curtis Mitchell Obituary

Curtis Allen Mitchell

Curtis Allen Mitchell, age 66 of Madison Heights passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his home.

He was born on January 19, 1956 in Tazwell County, son of the late George W. Mitchell and the late Elsie B. Mitchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry R. Mitchell.

Curtis retired from Lynchburg Steel & Specialty Company after 37 years. He was a devoted son, having looked after his mother until her passing in 2016. He enjoyed staying in touch with his friends and former co-workers through the computer and Facebook.

Left to cherish his memory are two brothers, Kenneth L. Mitchell and wife, Kathy and Randy W. Mitchell and wife Donna; two sisters, Shirley M. Anderson and husband, Dennis and Wanda M. Carson and husband, Milton. Curtis is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Whitten Monelison Chapel. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Briarwood Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Mickey Ryan officiating.

If you so desire, the family requests memorials be made to Monelison Volunteer Rescue Squad, 120 Amer Circle, Madison Heights, VA 24572.

To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com. Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Services Monelison Chapel, Madison Heights is serving the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Amherst New Era-Progress on Jun. 23, 2022.

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