He was a Harding High graduate of 1958 and obtained an Associate's Degree in Criminology from CPCC. David was a member of the 108th Division Army Band for over 30 years. He worked for CMPD for over 30 years in the areas of patrolman, youth bureau, school resource officer and a longtime member of the Honor Guard. He attended Hickory Grove United Methodist Church and was a member of the Koinonia Sunday School Class. David loved music, fishing, working, and traveling. But most of all he loved his family dearly and would do anything in the world for them.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brother, Bill Mitchell.
David is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith Mitchell; daughter, Jennifer Stribling and husband Jeff; granddaughter, Elizabeth Stribling; grandson, Johnathon Stribling; sister, Donna Benson and husband Bill; sister-in-law, Carolyn Mitchell and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm. Dr. Sam Moore and Bryan Mitchell, nephew of David, will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn West Cemetery.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the wonderful loving care that Asbury Health & Rehabilitation Center at Aldersgate provided to David for the last two years of his life.
The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org or to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 7845 Little Avenue, Charlotte NC 28226.
Condolences may be offered online at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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