Ernest "Ernie" Lloyd Mitchell

Ernie graduated from D.W. Daniel High School and attended Southern Wesleyan University before joining the U.S. Navy. He received the National Defense Service Medal while serving on the USS Marlin (SST 2), a submarine. He served at Naval Base Pascagoula and was instrumental in the clean up there after Hurricane Camille (the second most intense tropical cyclone on record to strike the United States). He was transferred to the Naval Reserve, serving on the USS Bushnell (AS15) in Key West, FL.

Ernie dedicated 47 years working for Duke Energy. Much of that time was spent as an Erosion Control Specialist. He covered North and South Carolina, learning all the back roads and best restaurants in each town.

As a visionary for community, Ernie was instrumental in establishing the Colonel Elias Earle Historic District in Greenville, SC. He also served as a Commissioner for the City of Ramseur. Ernie had a passion for old houses, and the antiques that filled them. He was an avid fan of all things Clemson, especially football. In his retirement, Ernie occupied his time operating antique booths and sharing vegetables from his garden. Lover of the outdoors, he was a traveler and explorer. Ernie’s ideal weekend was spent at a Bluegrass Festival where he could enjoy his favorite music, be outside, and make new friends. He will be most remembered as an animated storyteller with a full body laugh.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 12:30 pm, at Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Century Drive, 311 Century Drive, Greenville, SC. A viewing will be held prior starting at 12:00 pm. The family invites guests to join them at a reception from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with a committal service following at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2410 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Pickens, SC.

Ernie is survived by Susan Fortenberry Mitchell; his daughter Zandrea Pfeiffer (Adam); and his son Carter Mitchell; his mother Marie Mitchell; his sister Martha Warden (Butch); his grandchildren Keys, Rivers and Brooks Pfeiffer.

Ernie also leaves several generations of nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ernie’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org/.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mackeycenturydrive.com for the Mitchell family.