Richard Mitchell's Obituary
Richard Benjamin Mitchell, Jr., age 79, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2006, at Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown, DE. He was born February 6, 1927 in Altoona, AL, son of the late Richard Benjamin Mitchell, Sr. and Minnie Belle "Love" Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell had a long career as a Coordinator with the Washington Gaslight Company in Washington, DC. He also served on the Civil Aeronautics Board for two years. He was an Army veteran of WW II where he served under General Eisenhower.
He is survived by his brother Alfred Mitchell of Gadsen, AL; his sister Patricia Mitchell of Bethesda, MD and Rehoboth Beach, DE; and several nieces and nephews.
All services are private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Children International, 2000 East Red Bridge Road, P.O. Box 219055, Kansas City, MO 64121.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
Send online condolences to: [email protected]
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