Billy Joe Mitchell

Billy Joe Mitchell departed this life on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at the age of 78 years, 4 months, 27 days.

He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on April 23, 1935, the son of the late Porter Harris and Josie Talley Mitchell. On February 12, 2012, he was united in marriage to Tonaleah Burns. Mr. Mitchell was self employed as a handyman. He was a carpenter, electrician and a plumber. He had also worked at Parris Manufacturing. Mr. Mitchell loved his family, his grandchildren and his friends. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he was a member of Southside Baptist Church.

Mr. Mitchell is survived by his wife, Tonaleah Mitchell of Savannah, Tennessee; son, Timothy Shane Mitchell of Savannah, Tennessee; daughters, Kimberly Harville of Enville, Tennessee, Amanda Scott and Peggy Ann Mitchell both of Savannah, Tennessee; grandchildren, Dustin Mitchell, Taylor Neil Garrard, and Tristen Renee Harville; sister, Irene Jarrett of Savannah, Tennessee.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Billy Lynn Mitchell; grandchildren, Billy Mitchell, Jr. and Tiffany Elaine Mitchell; brother, J.P. Mitchell; sisters, Peggy Gean Chessor and Charlene Jones.