Rawleigh 'Mitch' Mitchell

November 11, 1946 - January 5, 2018

Rawleigh 'Mitch' Mitchell died peacefully at his home on January 5, 2018. Mitch lived 71 passionate years on this Earth. Mitch was born in Harriman, Tennessee in 1946 and is preceded in death by his parents Rawleigh and Ernestine Mitchell. He graduated from Roane County High School in 1965, and upon graduation, courageously served his country in the 101st Airborne Division of the Army. After serving his country, Mitch continued his education at Roane State Community College. Mitch worked in the steel mill and 'scrap' industry for 41 years. His favorite things in life were hunting and fishing. Mitch loved to hunt whitetail deer at Diamond E Hunting Club in Natchez, Mississippi. His favorite fishing hole was sitting on the long dock at Overton Hills Plantation catching cab over bream. Mitch is survived by his blood dog and friend, Ollie; his son Jason and wife Nikki, and granddaughter Maci of Knoxville, Tennessee. Also survived by son, Lance Mitchell of New Boston, Texas; son Josh and his wife Chelsea Mitchell of Denham Springs, Louisiana; one sister Mary Lane and husband Bob Moore of Kingston, Tennessee; and loving nieces and nephews. Rawleigh 'Mitch' Mitchell is preceded in death by his lovely wife Becky Mitchell. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.