Charles "Chuck" Mitchell

Charles graduated from Dixon High School where he was the valedictorian of his class. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in horticulture before serving in the U.S. Army in the Nike Missile Division. Upon his discharge, Charles went back to Kentucky to run the family peach orchard and later attended The Ohio State University where he obtained his Masters degree. Charles worked in chemical sales at Landmark, where he retired after many years. Charles was an “idea man” with many projects and rental properties that lead him to co-own Team First Real Estate in Hilliard, where he again retired.

Charles was a family man, taking the kids and grandkids on camping trips to Hocking Hills, yearly trips to Florida for spring break and special trips back to the farm in Kentucky. He was a member of Lane Avenue Baptist Church, the Realtor’s Association, and the Forestry Department, and was an avid OSU football fan. Charles will be remembered for his ornery and teasing personality and love for his family. His presence, advice, and stories will be dearly missed by his family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mayme Owen Mitchell and sister, Louise. Charles will be missed by his hometown sweetheart and wife of 53 years, Doris; daughters, Teresa (Jack, Jr.) Flood and Cheryl Mitchell Southworth; grandchildren, Kelly and Jack Flood III, and Jake and Gavin Southworth; sisters, Geraldine (Joel) Rich and Betty Sue Moran; 21 nieces and nephews and several great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 6 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd., Columbus 43221, Dr. Wayne Nicholson, officiating. Services and burial will also be held later in Dixon, KY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Charles’ name to Dr. Schuller’s Head and Neck Oncology Fund at the James, c/o Medical Center Development, 660 Ackerman Rd., P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218. To view Charles’ video tribute or share memories, visit www.schoedinger.com.