Doug was born June 15, 1940 in Wake County, NC to the late William Raeford Mitchell and Margaret Wilson Mitchell. He was a veteran of the US Army and employed in sales with Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company and Apex Sales.
He was preceded in death by sister, Diane Wilkins; and brother, Ronnie Mitchell.
Doug is survived by his wife of 55 years, JoAnn Mitchell; daughters, Sherri Rios (Dave), Deborah Weatherspoon (Ray), Tricia Haney (John); brothers, Alfred "Al" Mitchell (Diana) and Mike Mitchell (Debbie); sister-in-law, Dee Mitchell; grandchildren, Brooke Weatherspoon, Olivia Haney, Natalie Weatherspoon and Trent Haney; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams Street, Apex, NC 27502, with Rev. Jimmy Boyd officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Our family would like to express our appreciation for the care and compassion shown to Doug during his stay at Transitions LifeCare. You are truly God's angels.
Memorials may be made to Transitions Lifecare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or Destination Community Church, 7608 Purfoy Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526.
Condolences may be made to www.ApexFuneral.net
