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John David Mitchell

August 26, 1945 ~ April 26, 2023 (age 77) 77 Years Old
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Obituary

John David Mitchell, age 77 years, went to abide with his Heavenly Father on April 26, 2023, at his home with his family at his side.

He was born Aug. 26, 1945, in Plymouth, Indiana, to parents John V. and Gladys C.(Utter) Mitchell.

He graduated from Garrett High School in 1963, and from IPFW with two associate degrees.

He married Janice E. Shaffer on Feb. 12, 1966, in Garrett, Indiana.

He worked at G.E., Bauman Harnish, Warner Gear/Auburn Gear, Freudenburg-NOK,

Sumitomo Tooling, Auburn Clutch, and IPFW. His current employment was at PFW as an instructor of Engineering.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, instructing his students, camping and all sports.

He is survived by his loving wife, of 57 years, Janice E.; a son, Jeffrey David (Dorinda) Mitchell; sister: MaryJo Deihl; eight grandchildren, Bailey (Michael) Staal, Alexandra (Craig Jackson) Mitchell, Jacob (Mariah) Mitchell, Seth Mitchell and Samuel Mitchell; eight great-grandchildren, Beau, Beida, Ben, John Thomas, Isiah, Cadence, Kristin and Landon; and a great-granddaughter on the way.

“He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell Mitchell and  Francis Mitchell (Brothers) and Jacob Eric Mitchell (Son).”

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, Indiana.

Services will be Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 1 p.m., at Lakewood Park Baptist Church, 5555 C.R. 29, Auburn, Indiana, with visitation one hour prior to services.

Burial will be at Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, Indiana.

Memorials are to go to Lakewood Park Baptist Church or School.


Services

Visitation
Wednesday
May 3, 2023

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thomas Funeral Home
1277 C.R. 56
Garrett, IN 46738

Visitation
Wednesday
May 3, 2023

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Thomas Funeral Home
1277 C.R. 56
Garrett, IN 46738

Visitation
Thursday
May 4, 2023

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Lakewood Park Baptist Church, Auburn, Indiana

Funeral Service
Thursday
May 4, 2023

1:00 PM
Lakewood Park Baptist Church, Auburn, Indiana

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Lakewood Park Baptist Church
5555 C.R. 29, Auburn IN 46706

Lakewood Park Shool
5555 C.R. 29, Auburn IN 46706

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