Mitchell married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn and they had 42 wonderful years together. He took great pride in his grandson, Aidan and loved to have life lesson chats and talk about girls.
He had a love for steak, biscuits and gravy , three card poker, dancing, singing , and making people laugh and feel loved.
In his early years, he loved playing football and wrestling for Maury High School, and also teaching Judo.
He also took pride in his work ethic , and retired as Regional Vice President from Household Finance.
Dad would always say treat people how you would want to be treated.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, papa, and as the life of the party. We will miss you!
He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Vitrano and her husband, Michael; grandson, Aidan; brothers, Gary and Don; and sister, Debbie.
A visitation will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020 from 1-3 p.m. at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. A burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. You may read his full obituary and offer your condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.
