Ronnie was born in High Point, October 21, 1943, a son of the late Rufus Eldridge Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth McMillian Mitchell. He retired from Mobil Chemical and then worked at the Oak Hollow Tennis Center. Ronnie loved the beach, shopping and never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Mitchell.
Surviving are his life partner and friend, Sharon Atkins.
At Ronnie’s request, no memorial services are to be held. Memorials may be directed to The Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program at okiseaturtle.org or checks can be mailed to Friends of Sea Turtles, P O Box 92, Oak Island, NC 28465.
Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations, Phillips Ave., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at davisfuneralsandcremations.com.