Robert L. Mitchell Jr., age 89, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army and is a Korean War Veteran. He served as Commander of the VFW Post 4270, was a 32nd degree Mason, and enjoyed fishing in his spare time.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sr. and Geraldine (Boyce) Mitchell; brother George Mitchell; son Forrest Carver; daughter Vicky McKnight; daughter-in-law Caroline Mitchell; and great-grandson, Thomas.
His memory will be cherished by his loving wife of 65 years, Jeannette Mitchell (John); sons, Robert (Jackie) Mitchell and John Mitchell; sister, Phyllis (Bob) Schneider; grandchildren: Kathie (Bo) Weaver, Danielle Akins, Beau McKnight, Guy (Araidna) McKnight, Justice McKnight, Rianna (David) Lloyd, Rebekah (Andrew) Groeber, Jennifer (Jordan) Miller, John (Jessica) Mitchell, Heather (Jason) Ackerman, and David Mitchell; 28 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, and numerous family and friends.
A visitation will be held from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424, where the funeral service will begin at 5:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's honor may be made to the VFW Post 3288, 210 Carr Drive, Brookville, Ohio 45309.
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