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William Mitchell Obituary

William Prentiss Billy Mitchell, Sr. - TYBEE ISLAND - William Prentiss Billy Mitchell, Sr., 59 of Tybee Island, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on the evening of August 17, 2014. He was born September 25, 1954 in Ruston, Louisiana son of John A. Mitchell, Sr. and Marjorie Pardue Mitchell. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and was a veteran of the United States Army. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Judy Mitchell, Martha Jane King, Glenda Mitchell; father-in-law, J. W. Strozier, Sr. and brother-in-law, J.W. Jay Strozier. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Charlotte Chancy Mitchell of Tybee Island, GA; son, William P. 'Will Mitchell, Jr. and Carrie Jerman of Gastonia, NC; daughter, Chancy Nicole Nicci Mitchell and Ray Bailey of Huntersville, NC; two grandchildren, Baylor and Maizie Bailey of Huntersville, NC; brothers, Johnny Mitchell of Ruston, LA; Jim and Kathleen Mitchell of Ruston, LA; sisters-in-law, Nancy Fuller of Lyman Lake, SC and Shanna Strozier-Rice and Jason Bellew of Inman, SC. A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Ruston, Louisiana. Remembrances: Autism Speaks, Attn: Web Gifts, 1060 State Rd., 2nd. Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540 or www.autismspeaks.org Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News August 20, 2014 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Aug. 20, 2014.

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Rachel Lonadier Bates

August 20, 2014

Chancy...I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to all of you!

Kristi Bailey

August 20, 2014

Love to listen to Billy's stories! Enjoyed the time I got to spend with him. He will be missed. Sending thoughts and love to all the family. - Kristi Bailey

August 20, 2014

Thank you for your service to our country.

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