Obituaries:  Leon Davis Mitchell, Jr., Sabine Parish       M-324
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., May 9, 1990
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Leon Davis Mitchell, Jr.

  Funeral services for Mr. Leon Davis Mitchell Jr., 65, of Many,
were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 3, at First United Methodist
Church of Many. Interment followed in the Many Cemetery, under
the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Rev. John Koelemay,
and Rev Larry Norman officiated.

  Mr. Mitchell passed away Tuesday, May 1, at Schumpert Medical
Center in Shreveport.

  His death marks the end of 60 years of excellence in service
from the Mitchell Machine Shop, located at the fork of the Middle
Creek Road, and Hwy 6 East. Established in 1930 by Leon D.
Mitchell Sr., Junior took pride and joy in the replaced shop,
which he built in 1963 when the Highway was widened. He was a
member of the First United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge,
and Many Bass Club. His life personified the word "Friend".

  He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Mitchell of Many; one
daughter, Jane Ellen Mitchell of Shreveport; one son, Bruce Leon
Mitchell of Zwolle; one sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and
Harvey Derbonne of Winnfield; several nieces and nephews; and a
host of friends.

  Pallbearers were Gene Elkins, Huey Dowden, Jack Creighton, Bill
Kratz, Gene Parker, Bud Frey, Bill Creed, Buster, Murray.
Honorary pallbearers were Charley Tramel, Bob Clark, Gordon
Parker, T. W. James.

  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society, or the First United Methodist Church of Many, or church
of choice.