Obituaries: E. D. "Ed" Mitchell, 1972, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: October 11, 1972 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

E. D. Mitchell, Ward 5 Resident, Expires Oct. 6

Ed (E. D.) Mitchell of the Wheeling Community, Ward 5, Winn Parish, passed
away at 1:35 a.m. October 6, 1972 in Winnfield.  He was 88 years of age.  He
was born in the Wheeling Community January 19, 1884 and was a lifelong
resident of Winn Parish, Ward 5.  Wheeling was his home.

Mr. Mitchell was a retired farmer and cattleman and was also a retired
employee of the Louisiana State Forestry Commission.  He was for many years
active in local government.  He was a close observer of state politics and he
was especially active in Ward 5 politics.  Mr. Mitchell's interest in local
government included a particular concern for public schools.  He was a strong
advocate of good schools and good government, high qualifications and
efficient performance, honesty, dependability, and unrighteousness.  He had
for many years served on and at the time of his death was still serving on the
Democratic Executive Committee of Winn Parish.

Mr. Mitchell was the son of Joseph D. Mitchell, also a native and lifelong
resident of Winn Parish, and Olive Gardner Mitchell.  Mr. Mitchell was
preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Lula Luther Mitchell, a native of Grant
Parish, Louisiana, who had passed away November 2, 1960.  Following the death
of his wife, Mr. Mitchell continued to maintain his home in Wheeling.

Survivors comprise three sons, three daughters, one sister, twelve
grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.  The sons are: Dr. Guy C.
Mitchell, Waco, Texas; Dr. John H. Mitchell, Lafayette, Louisiana; and Roy D.
Mitchell, Amite, Louisiana.  The daughters are Mrs. V. L. Shelton, Winnfield,
Louisiana; Mrs. Luke Jennings, Coushatta, Louisiana; and Mrs. E. L. Mose,
Springhill, Louisiana.  The sister is Mrs. Jodie Davison, Atlanta, La.

Funeral services for Mr. Mitchell were held at 2:00 o'clock Saturday, October
7, in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church near Montgomery.  Rev. C. W. Jones of
Winnfield and Rev. L. E. Milem of Montgomery officiated.  Burial was in the
Mt. Zion Cemetery under direction of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield.