Johnny Mitchell

Passed 11/20/2021

Obituary For Johnny Mitchell

Summerton, SC

Johnnie Mitchell, son of the late Theodore Parker and Vergie Mitchell Parker was born February 14, 1950 in Burlington, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Kenion. Johnnie was a 1968 graduate of Central High School in Graham, North Carolina and served in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal and The Vietnamese Campaign Medal. He continued his education at North Carolina A&T University and later moved to Sumter South Carolina and worked as a Supervisor at Federal-Mogul Corporation for over thirty years. He was very dedicated to Greater St. Phillip RMUE Church and the RMUE Sumter District. He served as Assistant Pastor Steward, Sunday School Superintendent of Sumter District and held many other positions in the church. Johnnie’s favorite pastime was golfing with his friends and he was a member of Black Jacket Promotions (BJP). He was a very outgoing and fearless man. His family was the most important part of his life and he always did anything and everything to make sure everyone was taken care of. He was joined in holy matrimony to Adrianna Mitchell. Johnnie Mitchell of 2964 Old River Road, Summerton, South Carolina departed this earthly life on November 20, 2021 at McLeod Health Clarendon in Manning South Carolina. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife, Adrianna Mitchell of the home; one loving son, Barry Caldwell of the home; one loving daughter, Genethie Smith (Ryan) of Jonesboro GA; three granddaughters: Armani, Madison and McKenzie; one grandson, Barry Jr.; four sisters: Janie M. Crisp of Burlington,NC, Patricia Pennix(Kent) of Mebane, NC, Tonsie Pride of Mebane, NC and Donzaleigh Burton of Graham, NC; one aunt, Ada M. Lee of Burlington, NC; one uncle, Lloyd Mitchell of Mebane, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, two special friends Willie Highsmith and Douglas Gibson and other friends.

Funeral services were held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 North Church St., Manning, SC. Burial followed in Greater St. Phillip RMUE Church Cemetery, Old River Road, Pinewood SC.

The family received friends at his residence, 2964 Old River Rd., Summerton, SC.