Mitchell was born May 1, 1954 in Lexington, TN to Carol Vincent Hatchett and Mildred Young. Mitchell was a graduate of the class of 1972 from Lexington High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force for three years before serving in and retiring from the U.S. Army National Guard after 26 years.
Mitchell worked as a horticulturist for the State of Tennessee for 30 years before enjoying his retirement. He served as a deacon at Oaklawn Baptist Church and was a proud member of the Gideons.
Mitchell was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Hatchett, one daughter Kristie Willis (Scotty) of Jackson, three sons Vincent Hatchett (Sherry) of Wildersville, Brock Foreman (Kelsey) of Cedar Grove Joshua Hatchett (Leigh Ann) of Milan, five grandchildren Tyler Foreman, Breana Hornburger, Valydia Foreman, Callan Willis, Katelyn Hatchett and one brother Wayne Hatchett (Linda) of Humboldt.
A visitation with friends and loved ones for Mitchell will be held Monday, November 11, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons, 2812 N. Highland Ave., Jackson, TN 38305. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 12:00 PM, 2812 N. Highland Ave., Jackson, TN 38305. An interment with military honors will occur at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parker’s Crossroads.
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