Mitchell is preceded in death by father, Hurley; mother, Helen; brothers Steve and Don and son Mitchell, Jr.. He is survived by his sister, Patsy Rivers; brothers, Tony, Terry and Sam Wilson and daughter, Darlene Wilson.
Mitchell began an upholstery business in San Jose, then Morro Bay and then on down to Grover Beach. He was a master upholsterer and cared very much for his customers. He spent his last years caring for his son after relocating to Paso Robles, California.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chapeloftherosesatascadero.com for the Wilson family.