Obituary of Clyde G. Mitchell

Bedford – Clyde G. Mitchell, Jr., 85, of Bedford, died at 10:25 pm on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Johnson Christian Village and was reunited with his lifelong love, Rebecca. Born April 18, 1931 in Marion Co., he was the son of Clyde G. Mitchell, Sr. and Hattie Lee (Brahaum) Mitchell. He married Rebecca Ann Jean on June 24, 1951 and she preceded him in death on February 15, 2011. He was a graduate of Tunnelton High School and attended Butler University and became a lifelong, avid Bulldog fan. He worked at Philco Auto Parts and retired as a supervisor for Westinghouse in 1989. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bedford and the Masonic Lodge #328 of Medora. He attended over twenty-five Indianapolis 500 races. He was a skilled painter, woodworker and enjoyed being a hog farmer. He was a devoted husband, father and a loving grandfather to his nine grandchildren Survivors include a son, Clyde G. Mitchell, III, of Leesville; two daughters, Polly J. Brewer and husband, Bill, of FL and Annie L. Kent and husband, Don, of Bloomington; nine grandchildren, Hillary Mitchell, Madison Mitchell, Alexis Mitchell, Bryce Kent, Kelsey Kent-Jacobson and husband, Matthew, Kendall Kent-Martin and husband, Philip, Stephen Brewer, and wife, Erica, Matthew Brewer and Emily Brewer; nieces and nephews, Michael Hubrecht, Maurice Hubrecht, Charles Hubrecht, Susie Andrews, Steve Andrews, Bill Andrews Molly Erspan, Roger Erspan, Jim Gerkin and Tom Gerkin. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother, Paul Mitchell; three sisters, Marvel Hubrecht, Martha Erspan and Maxine Cassidy; two nephews, Victor and Louis Hubrecht. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 27th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Private burial will be in Cavetown Cemetery in Campbellsburg. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the First United Methodist Church. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.