Of Pleasant Lake, MI went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife, June Layman Mitchell; four sons, Richard Layman (Janet) Mitchell, Daniel Perkins (Debe) Mitchell, David Lee (Christina) Mitchell III and Timothy Douglas Mitchell; four grandsons, David IV, Mark, Tyler and Tanner; three granddaughters, Whitney, Courtney and Olivia; three great grandchildren, Landon, Sadie and Ellie; brother, Arthur Lee as well as nieces, nephews, loving family members and friends. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two sisters. Clinner was born to Arthur and Frances (Oakes) Mitchell on June 8, 1929 in Dry Fork, VA. Clinner is a 1946 graduate of Whitmell Farm Life School in Virginia. He went on to graduate from the University of Virginia in 1950 and Bob Jones University in 1958. He served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1955 and married June Layman in 1956. Mr. Mitchell taught in public schools in Parma, Pleasant Lake and Stockbridge from 1959 – 1985. He had a strong faith in the Lord and was also Pastor of Pleasant Lake Bible Church from 1957- 1998. A service to honor his life will be held at Northwest Baptist Church on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Hal Jankusky officiating. The family will receive friends at Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and again at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Mr. Mitchell will be laid to rest at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Rural Bible Ministries “R.B.M.” 5325 W. F Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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