Joe Howard Mitchell was born on November 2, 1925 in Kosse, Texas to Howard and Velma Cole Mitchell. He passed away quietly at his home at 4:55 P.M. January 2, 2013. Joe was a graduate of Franklin High School and attended Tyler Junior College and Sam Houston State University. Joe was a veteran of the Korean War having served in Korea and Japan. He married Geneva Ellison on December 3, 1954. They had 2 sons, David Mitchell and Randy Mitchell.
Joe was a member of the Franklin Church of Christ, where he was an elder for 6 years before his illness caused his resignation. He loved his fellow man and greeted them at the door of the church as they came in. He coached little league baseball for several years and had a great love for these boys and followed them in whatever sport they played. He and his good friend, Charles Morris traveled near and far to the games.
He will be remembered for his sweet spirit and smile as well as his quick wit and storytelling. His grandsons were his pride and joy and he didn't fail to tell you so.
Joe was preceded in death by his son, Randy Ray Mitchell, parents, Howard and Velma Cole Mitchell and brother, Bill Mitchell.
He is survived by:
His wife of 58 years – Geneva Mitchell
Son – David Mitchell
Daughter-in-law – Kelly Mitchell Loehr and husband Chuck
Grandsons – Garrett Ray Mitchell and Tyler Cole Mitchell
Nephew – Steve Mitchell
Sister-in-law – Phyllis Shenkir
Brothers-in-law and wives – Doyle and Juanita Ellison
Garvis and Helen Ellison
Many nieces, nephews and cousins

Services will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Franklin Church of Christ. Richard Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the West Boone Cemetery.

Donations may be made in memory of Joe Mitchell to the Franklin Church of Christ 517 Bremond Street Franklin, Texas 77856 or to the West Boone Cemetery Association P.O. Box 271 Franklin, Texas 77856