A Graveside Funeral service for John F. Mitchell, 79, and Interment will be Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Roselawn Cemetery with Bro. Mike Pope officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Friday, November 15, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home.
Mr. Mitchell passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 14, 1945, in Morgan County, to Oscar Mitchell and Mary Powell Mitchell.
He grew up in Hartselle and attended Morgan County High School. He attended and is was member of First Methodist Church of Hartselle.
John attended Marion Military Institution and the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He was the Owner of John Mitchell Construction, and was a member of and served as Vice President and President of the Morgan County Home Builders Association. He also was a member of The Sons of the American Legion, the Chamber of Commerce and a supporter of the Alabama Boys Ranch.
His parents, Oscar and Mary Mitchell, a brother; Roy Mitchell, and sons; John F. Mitchell, Jr. and Christopher Hodges Mitchell, preceded him in death.
Survivors include
Wife – Donna Whatley Mitchell
Daughter – Laura Sharp (Reggie)
Grandchildren – Brody Sharp, Mallie Sharp, and Jacob Rogers
Sisters – Sharon Thomson
Marilyn Hinkle
Nephew – Logan Hinkle (Stacy)
Nieces – Ashley Hinds (Bobby)
Beth Cooper (Travis)
Christy Mizell Dobbs
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