R. B. Mitchell, 82, of Maysville Road, Carlisle, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at his residence.
He was born in Fleming County, April 27, 1927, to the late Robert and Blanche Hopkins Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell was a retired carpenter and construction company employee and a United States Korean Conflict Army veteran.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers, Clinton Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell, Hubert Mitchell, Harlan Mitchell, Jimmy Mitchell, Richard Mitchell and Clifton Mitchell; and four sisters, Beulah Blythe, Louise Mingee, Ruth Dailey and Irene Mitchell.
He is survived by his wife, Ida White Mitchell; two sons, R. B. (Wendy) Mitchell Jr. and William (Melissa) Mitchell, both of Robertson County; four daughters, Nancy (Jerry) Allison of Cynthiana, Jo Ann (Elza) Dale of Nicholas County, Connie (Eddie) Zornes of Nicholas County and Nellie Rankin of Robertson County; a brother, Billy Wayne Mitchell of Maysville; two sisters, Jean Bradford and Geraldine Shepherd, both of Maysville; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a special pet and friend, Gabby.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m., today at the Robertson County Funeral Home by Rev. Peter Stephens.
Visitation was Thursday evening.
Burial will be in the Piqua Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Joe Jolly, Mike Warner, Larry Curtsinger, John Wagoner, Frankie Hilander and Ricky Kitchen.
Grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope.
Condolences may be sent to www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.net.
