Obituary for James Alton "Al" Mitchell
James Alton “Al” Mitchell, 92 of Franklin, passed away on May 9, 2021.
Al was born in Troy, ME, to the late James and Ruth Barker Mitchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Arland Mitchell; sister, Athene Towne; and great granddaughter, Autumn Mitchell.
Al was a farmer by trade and loved working in the garden. He was very handy and could fix anything. In his free time, he enjoyed working on puzzles and reading.
Al is survived by his wife of 69 years Affie Mitchell; daughters, Deborah Duncan (Dana); Becky Sanders (Greg) both of Franklin; sons, David Mitchell (Penny) of Danville VA; Robert Mitchell (Gloria) of Milton, VT; Wayne Mitchell (Lisa) of Franklin; Steven Mitchell (Loretta) of Lakeland FL; 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Macon Funeral Home At 2 pm.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Care Net, 130 Bidwell Street, Franklin, NC 28734.
Al was born in Troy, ME, to the late James and Ruth Barker Mitchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Arland Mitchell; sister, Athene Towne; and great granddaughter, Autumn Mitchell.
Al was a farmer by trade and loved working in the garden. He was very handy and could fix anything. In his free time, he enjoyed working on puzzles and reading.
Al is survived by his wife of 69 years Affie Mitchell; daughters, Deborah Duncan (Dana); Becky Sanders (Greg) both of Franklin; sons, David Mitchell (Penny) of Danville VA; Robert Mitchell (Gloria) of Milton, VT; Wayne Mitchell (Lisa) of Franklin; Steven Mitchell (Loretta) of Lakeland FL; 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Macon Funeral Home At 2 pm.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Care Net, 130 Bidwell Street, Franklin, NC 28734.