Clyde Dryden Mitchell

Clyde “Mitch” “Bud” Dryden Mitchell was born on November 30, 1930 in Webster Groves, Missouri to Lovey and Jennie Mitchell (nee Boyer). After experiencing 91 years of life, Mitch passed away at home on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Clyde Mitchell served the United States as an Air Force Draftsman from 1951-1955. During the Korean War, part of his duty was observing foreign terrain from the air and drawing topographic maps that were passed along to ground forces. He spent two years overseas, and received an Honorable Discharge on December 1st, 1955.

Shortly after returning home from military service, Mitch and Beth Mitchell (nee Holzer) started a family, having four children: Claudia Pour, Lynn Spears, Christopher Mitchell and Lizabeth McPherson. Over the last forty years, he saw his family grow another two generations with nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Mr. Mitchell retired as an architectural engineer for Olin Brass in Alton, IL. He was active in the VFW and was a Mason. He was passionate about politics and current events, and was a lifelong Republican.

Mitch moved to Ellsinore, Missouri after retiring and became an active member within his community, politically and charitably. He used his drafting skills to help the city build several structures, and assisted the Meals on Wheels program by delivering food to the elderly.

Mitch was preceded in death by his parents, Lovey and Jennie Mitchell; his brother, James Mitchell; his sister-in-law, Marie Mitchell. He is survived by his sister, Doris Cripps, and his four children.

Lovingly known as “Bud” to so many, he had the biggest of personalities and loudest of voices. He was the life of the party, bringing everyone together through storytelling and laughter. The indelible memories he left with his family and friends will last a lifetime, and the genuine character that was Clyde D. Mitchell will hold a place in their hearts forever.

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