William Cameron Mitchell "Bill"

William Cameron (Bill) Mitchell, 77, of Austin, TX, passed away on the first of September 2011. Bill was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School and attended the University of Texas. Bill served in the United States Army National Guard. He was a former member of the Austin Police Department motorcycle patrol. Bill owned “The Body Shop” auto repair business since 1970. His honesty and integrity in business was evident by the many thank you letters folks took the time to write after he fixed their cars. He proudly framed and displayed them in his office. Bill loved the lake and he enjoyed boating and skiing. Bill was an avid car enthusiast his entire life. He loved restoring old cars to their original mint condition, especially Volkswagen Bugs. For fifteen years, he served as the Pit Crew Chief for his son Mitch’s motocross team. His latest passion was restoring old vintage Ford tractors.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Joetta Naylor Mitchell, along with his parents, Lometa and Cecil Mitchell. Bill is survived by his children, Luanne Mitchell and Scott Zwart of Peralta, NM, Laura Harvey of Austin, Lisa Barron and Dennis Sealy of Austin, William (Mitch) Mitchell of Austin, James Mitchell and wife Tina of Montgomery, Texas; his grandchildren, Randy and Stephanie Barron of Temple, Chris Barron of Austin, Jeff Barron of Austin and Stormy Shipman of Austin; great-grandchildren, Owen Pierce, Tristan Alena, Channing Skye and Rhianna Raine.

A memorial service will be held at half past six in the evening on the 8th of September 2011 at the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78752.

Condolences may be made to: www.cookwalden.com.