Obituary of Robert C. Mitchell

Oolitic Robert C. Mitchell, 90, of Oolitic, died Wednesday, October 02, 2013 at his residence. Born March 15, 1923 in Oolitic, he was the son of Cecil and Clysta (Brown) Mitchell. He married Lois Smith on January 18, 1946 and she died on June 24, 1985. He later married Lorene Baker on February 15, 1987 and she survives. He retired from Oolitic Water Works and NWSC Crane. He was a member of the Oolitic Church of Christ and attended Fairview Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Lorene of Oolitic; four children, Gary Mitchell and wife, Ronda of Springville, Brenda Lambrecht and husband, Jerry of Bedford, Terry Mitchell of Oolitic and Diana Edwards and husband, Anthony of Oolitic; eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, step-daughters, Toni Hedge and husband, Gary of Mitchell, Janie Hill and husband, Dave of Bedford; a step-son, Pat Baker and wife, Joann of Texas; eight step-grandchildren, eight step-great grandchildren; a sister, Anna Mills of Oolitic. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Betty Johnson and Lucille Pritchett and a step-son, Mike Baker. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Friday, October 4th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bros. Richard Holt and Anthony Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 3rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary.