William G. Mitchell
February 7, 1936 ~ December 1, 2013
Resided in:
Weaverville, NC
William G. Mitchell, 77, of Clark's Chapel Road, Weaverville, died Sunday, December 1, 2013.
Mr. Mitchell was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Murray J. and Ione Mitchell. He was an Army veteran and former Captain with the Asheville Fire Department. While with the department, he established the Running Code and the Arson Investigation Unit, being the department's first arson investigator.
He had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1946.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Phyllis C. Mitchell; sons, Billy Mitchell of Gerton and Murray Mitchell and wife, Sherlynne, of Port Charlotte, FL; daughter, Jan Mitchell and granddaughter Mandolynne Weese of Weaverville; step-grandchildren, Paul, Eric, and Laura Lynne, and one great-grandchild.
An informal visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Groce Fueral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MANNA Food Bank, 627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 28805.
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Bill was one of my closest and dearest high school friends. We had some wild adventures while at Lee Edwards High School. Sue and I send our heartfelt sympathy during this most difficult time and pray that the love and peace of Christ will envelope you all during the days to come.
Dear family, I am so sorry for your loss. My late husband Terry Pace knew Bill quite well and they were long-time friends. May the Hands of our Father reach down and comfort you during this your time of sorrow.
To The Mitchell Family: It was sad to hear about your loss. As time has passed, even though we never see each other anymore….there are so many fond memories of fun times that will never be forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers and may God bless your family during this time of sorrow.
Phyllis, Billy, Murray, and Jan: I am so sorry for the loss of your husband/Dad. I have such wonderful childhood memories of our Vermont Court gang. You are in my thoughts during this time.
I would like to send my condolences to you for your loss. I know this is a difficult time for your loved ones, but the bible gives us comfort in assuring us that one day sickness, pain and death will no more. (Revelations 21:3-4) The Bible also comforts us in knowing our loved ones are no longer suffering but are in a sleep-like state.(John 11:11-14, 23-26) I hope these scriptures will be encouraging for you and bring you comfort throughout your day.
Dear Phyllis and family, I just got the news today 12-4-13 from our Model A club buddy Alvin. Bill will be missed by many. He and dad could tell some good stories, we had a lot of good laughs, I hope he and dad are having that Grand Reunion now and that the stories continue on, I learned a lot from people like Bill. May God Bless you all. If you need any thing just call. Mike McIntosh
Dear Billy and Family,
I ‘am sorry for your loss. There are no words that can ease the pain.
Just remember that god has a reason for all thing that he does. We will all understand one day. God bless and you are all in my prayers.
Randy
Dear Mitchell Family, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/dad, please know how sorry we are! I’ll remember Mr. Mitchell’s sense of humor, and he was always nice to me when I was a kid! Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!