Owen Eugene (Tobie) Mitchell

Owen Eugene (Tobie) Mitchell departed this life in Savannah, Tennessee on March 13, 2015 at the age of 74 years, 8 months, and 14 days. He was born on June 27, 1940 in Hardin County, son to the late Otis and Ina Ethel Michael Mitchell.

Tobie was employed as a machine operator at the Parris Manufacturing Company. Other places Tobie was employed included Clement Concrete, DeBerry Roofing, and Charles Coleman. He was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church, and enjoyed farming and working on lawn mowers.

Mr. Mitchell is survived by his brother, William "Shorty" Mitchell of Savannah, Tennessee; and sisters, Rosettie Sherron of Stantonville, Tennessee, Joyce Henson of Counce, Tennessee, and Dorothy Gant of Savannah, Tennessee.

In addition to his parents, Tobie was preceded in death by one brother, James Bruce Mitchell of Dickson, Tennessee.