Donald G. Mitchell

Mr. Donald Gene Mitchell, 92 years old, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born one of nine children to the late Thomas Aaron and Dora Alice (Hillock) Mitchell on December 30, 1922, in Boone County, Indiana. A longtime resident of Boone County, Donald graduated from Lebanon High School in 1941. Following high school, he served his country honorably as a Corporal in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII. Mick had lived and worked in Detroit, Michigan prior to the war. After his military service he returned to Indiana and managed several Florsheim Shoe stores in Indianapolis. He had also worked at the Hicks Body Company. In the early 1990’s, Mick retired from the State Highway Department after a long career. Mr. Mitchell was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W., both of Lebanon. He was an avid golfer and member of Cool Lake Golf Course where he spent many a day enjoying the green grass, fresh air and sunshine with friends. Mick also enjoyed playing pool and was a member of the V.F.W. pool league in Lebanon. Fond of cross word puzzles, Mick never missed working a puzzle in the daily newspaper. He was a devoted family man and friend to all that knew him and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Mick had a zest for life and enjoyed serving and socializing with the many friends and acquaintances he knew over the years. Funeral Services will be held at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Ryan Vinson, officiating. Visitation is planned from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, and again on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment with Military Rites will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana. A celebration of life will be held at the VFW in Lebanon immediately following the graveside services. Survivors: Longtime Companion: Bertha Neese – Frankfort, Indiana Two Children: Tyler Mitchell and wife, Mandy – Lebanon, Indiana Amy Mitchell – Lebanon, Indiana Two Grandchildren: Mary Alexis Mitchell Donald Gene Mitchell Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas A. Mitchell, Jr., Lyle K. Mitchell, and Buren Glenn Mitchell; five sisters, Bernice Mitchell, Doris I. Wells, Donna Mae Clark, Martha Amanda Glime, and Leota Marie Good Memorials: VFW Honor Guard of Lebanon.

Donald G. Mitchell

December 30, 1922 - April 4, 2015