W D Mitchell

June 26, 1925 - August 13, 2008

Mr. W. D. Mitchell was born on Friday, June 26, 1925, son of the late Thomas and Bertie Wilson Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell died Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at the family residence in Trumann, Ark., at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 18 days. He was born and a lifetime resident of Trumann. He as a retired factory worker and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by one son, Chamlous Dewayne Mitchell, great-grandson, Gary Henry Jr., one sister, Maxine Haney and his parents. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Justene McAnally Mitchell of the home; two daughters, Linda Williams and Diane Brewer both of Trumann; one son, Alvin Mitchell of Trumann; three sisters, Katherine Ellington, Headie Mitchell and Alma Lane all of Conway; two brothers, Don Mitchell of Black Fish Lake, Ark., and Thomas Mitchell of Caraway; five grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ark., with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Springs Cemetery in Harrisburg, Ark. Pallbearers will be Larry McAnally, Robert McCaa, Gary Henry, Jason Cook, Jordan Heavener and Jimmy Davis. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.