Thomas J. Mitchell

Thomas J. Mitchell, 74, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. He was loved by everyone who knew him. He was born March 1, 1942 in Kingsport, TN, the son of the late Willie and Eliza Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell served in the United States Army and attended Bethesda Freewill Baptist Church. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Mitchell; son, William Ray Mitchell; sisters, Flora Hutchins, Carrie Gambrel, Patt Hall, May Vance and Lilly Williams; and brother, Edward Wayne Mitchell. He is survived by his son, Troy Mitchell; daughter, Patricia Lynn Mitchell; grandchildren, Dustin, Justin, Joseph, Jarred, Cameron and Mykayla Mitchell and Peyton Ford; great grandchild, Aubree Mitchell; sisters, Flora Hutchins, Peggy Hutchins, Lena Davis, Juanita Cook; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 P.M on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Willis officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. prior to the service. Graveside service will be held at East Lawn Memorial Gardens on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM with military rights by American Legion Post 3/265 Honor Guard. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Mitchell.