Mr. Edward Gene Mitchell

October 18, 1944 - November 29, 2018

Edward Gene Mitchell, 74, of DeWitt passed away on November 29, 2018. He was born October 18, 1944 in Nady, AR to Paul and Doris Mitchell. He attended school in Gillett and worked many years at Monroe Shoes factory. Edward retired form the Arkansas County Highway Department. Edward was a faithful member of the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn. He was baptized by his brother-in-law, Benny Eugene Watkins. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, fellowship with his friends at the coffee shop and church gatherings, and cooking for his family and friends. He especially liked watching his grandsons play sports. Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Fisher Mitchell, who he wed on July 21, 1967. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Bobbie Dean Watkins. Edward is survived by his children Mel Mitchell of DeWitt, Scarlett Marcelle Garrett (Floyd) of Rosebud, AR, Carlene Mitchell of Santa Barbara, CA, and Preston Mitchell (Rachel) of DeWitt; four grandsons Brandon Garrett, Austin Garrett, Carson Mitchell, and Camron Mitchell; and one great grandson Greyson Garrett. He is also survived by his twin sister Edna Davis and sisters Pauline McCallie, Mary Clawson, and Martha Jackson. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. December 1 at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. December 2 at the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn with burial in Thompson Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.