Mitchell H Sports

Mitchell grew up in Parkton and shortly after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army National Guard serving until 1964, when he was honorably discharged. During this period he spent two years living in Durham, NC attending Barber School. In 1961, He married Ruth McGugan and they moved to Raeford to start their life together. Five years later, son Michael was born.

After many years working as a barber, he took a job with the U.S. Postal Service in the early 80s as a rural letter carrier. After retiring from the postal service, he ended up cutting hair again for a while. Full retirement was hard for him to embrace, but he adapted by playing a lot of golf.

Mitchell was very civic minded. During his youth, he coached little league, something he would do again nearly 30 years later. He was a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America. He served as head of the marching band booster club and the Turkey Festival. The Towne Barber Shop was a place where many hung out and a couple of local bands practiced at night.

He took his family to Lake Waccamaw every summer for water skiing, fishing, and sailing while Michael was growing up. He enjoyed playing guitar, something he passed on to his son. Spoiling his granddaughter probably topped the list of favorite things to do.

Mitchell is survived by his son Michael Sports (Charlene); granddaughter Chloe Sports; brother Stewart Sports; sister Joann Gray; niece Melody Wood.

Service will be at the First Baptist Church in Raeford.

Visitation from 1 to 3pm with the service at 3pm.

Online condolences may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home website.