Leslie Dale Mitchell

Leslie Dale Mitchell, 82 of Fairview, died peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Les was the beloved and treasured husband of the late Jane Mitchell. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Opal Mitchell; and two brothers, William and Robert Mitchell. Les is survived by his children, Steve Mitchell of Asheville, Michael Mitchell and his wife Malia of Lutherville, Maryland; a brother, Maurice Mitchell of Wiggins, Mississippi; a sister, Patti Melton of Topeka, Kansas; and three grandsons, Kyle, Luke and Alec Mitchell of Lutherville, Maryland. Les was a devoted husband, loving father and cherished grandfather who enjoyed woodcarving and contributing his time and expertise to a variety of organizations in Buncombe County. Family will receive friends at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on June 21, 2015 from 1-3pm. Les will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at the State Veteran's Cemetery in Black Mountain.