Charles Marion Mitchell Jr., 84 of Fairfield died at 1:40 PM, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Born on June 18, 1934 in Cisne, IL to Charles and Mary Etta (Orr) Mitchell Sr., he had been a teacher, principal, and superintendent. He was also a member of the First Christian Church in Fairfield, Charlie’s Angels Sunday school teacher, a preacher at Gunion Church and a fill in pastor. Charlie loved bird dogs, bird hunting, nature, fishing, golf, music, God and family.
Charlie is survived by his children Sharla (Mike) Shreve of Barnhill, Jeff (Reada) Mitchell of Johnsonville, Dr. Steve (Connie) Mitchell of Fairfield, Mary (Terry) Crowell of Sun City Center, FL and Liz (Frank) Molt of Geff, 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, a brother Robert (Hazel) Mitchell of Fairfield, and a sister Betty Eckleberry of Flora. He was preceded in death by is wife Shirley Mitchell, parents, grandson Christopher Allen Crowell, and great grandson Dylan Michael Greifzu.
Funeral services for Charles Mitchell will be held at 2 PM, Monday, January 21st at First Christian Church in Fairfield, with burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 AM, until the time of service at the church. Memorials in his honor may be made to the First Christian Church or Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit. Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.