Mitchell was born in Plano, Texas, and graduated from Plano West Senior High School.
Mitchell was known by all as an “old soul”, as may of his friends were much his senior in age. He was baptized at Custer Road United Methodist Church, and was an active member of that church and community for many years, and heavily involved in the youth programs. Later, he joined Christ United UMC, and was equally active there as well. Early on, Mitchell was involved in a variety of youth sports like soccer, tennis, hockey, golf. He was an early member of the Gleneagles US Junior Team Golf program and was also involved in Y Guides. After his initial medical issues at Children’s Hospital in Dallas, in the early 2000s, Mitchell has been a longtime weekly volunteer at Children’s Medical Center, logging nearly 1,000 hours of volunteer work over the years in the playroom, formerly known as “Aikman’s Endzone”. Anyone who knew Mitch also probably has one of his signature custom pens. He made and sold literally thousands of his pens, both at various retail locations around town, as well as via Facebook and to direct to friends. His proceeds always went to the National Brain Tumor Association. Mitch has been described by all as kind, gentle, generous, giving, passionate, and determined. His passion for God, life, and all people made him popular with young and old alike.
Mitchell was survived by his mother, Susan A Stow, father Ralph P. Stow, siblings Ellen (Dane) Stow Conley and James “Jack” H Stow, Grandfather Frederick Stow, Sr., Uncles and Aunts including Jay and Susan Armistead, Fred Stow, Jr., Meg (Rich) Crowley Delgado; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces, including Wyatt and Grace Conley, Harrison (Krista) Stow, Christina Stow, and Megan Crowley. Mitchell was preceded in death by his grandparents Sam and Carolyn Armistead, and Margaret “Kent” Stow.
A life celebration will be scheduled mid-summer, but those wishing to share stories and pictures can do so at [email protected]
A Memorial Service & Celebration of Mitchell's Life will be held at a later date.
Ted Dickey West Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas has charge of arrangements.
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