William Thomas Mitchell

william mitchell

September 25, 1929 ~ February 23, 2014


Resided in: Asheville, NC

William Thomas Mitchell, Jr., 84, of Asheville, died on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at Clare Bridge of Asheville. A native of New York, NY, Mr. Mitchell was a son of the late William Thomas Mitchell, Sr., and Margaret Cosgrove Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell had worked as the Director of Information Services for ITT and for the town of Brookline, MA. He was also a veteran of the U.S. National Guard, a 4th-dregee Knight of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Mr. Mitchell is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Amberg Mitchell; daughter, Susan M. Mitchell; sons, William T. and Thomas V. Mitchell; and two grandchildren, Patrick Mitchell and Dakota Crandell. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Mr. Mitchell on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow in the church's columbarium. Mr. Mitchell's family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215, or to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

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  1. To a loving and loyal family, who have supported so many people over the years, our prayers and loving support over the miles. Bill was one of a kind, and that is why the earth will miss him. His sense of humor, the puckish smile, that sense that you knew something was coming that would point out the other side of things ~ all part of his genuine love of life and living. God bless you Mary Ann, Susan, Tom, Bill Jr. and his grand children, Patrick and Dakota. You have a wonderful heritage to treasure. Rosemary and Bill Bonadies, Monica and Chase Hansel, Stephen Bonadies

  2. Tom,
    May God bless you and your family. I pray that all of the Happy Memories will bring some laughter and peace during this time of loss.
    Peace, Eileen

  3. To this most special family we pray for peace. Bill was a most unusual individual and it was an honor to have him in our patient family. We always looked forward to the days we saw him on the schedule, knowing he would bring wit and humor with him…if you wished him a great day, he wished you an even greater one! He was and is an inspiration to all of us who were blessed to share time with him. God bless you all. Dr. J and staff

  4. Dear family,
    I did not know Wiiliam personally, but I wanted to express my deepest sympathy. At times like this, I have personally found Jesus Christ’s words at John 5:28,29 to be truly comforting where he promised that ‘the hour is coming when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out…to a resurrection of life.’ I look forward to that time so much. Again, I’m so sorry for your loss and I will keep you in my prayers.

  5. Werner and I were so sad to hear about Bill’s passing. We are keeping your family in our thoughts. Janet Geary called me yesterday and told me.
    Hugs, Joan & Werner Wolckenhauer

  6. Dear Mary Ann, I always think of Bill on St. Patrick’s day. So sorry to hear that he is gone. He was my mentor and my friend and I love him still. With Love June Bergeron


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