More detail on this person: ERWIN MCLEOD MITCHELL ERWIN MCLEOD MITCHELL Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Lt. Col., Retired, Erwin McLeod Mitchell, 89, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008. He was born in Athol, Mass., on Sept. 14, 1919, to the late Gerald and Barbara Mitchell. Erwin served in the U.S. Army during WWII, Korea and Vietnam and retired in 1974 after 33 years of honorable service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Imogene and his daughter, Jeannetta Davis. He is survived by his son, Ronnie Mitchell of Newport News; his daughter, Carol Gleason and her husband, David of Maryland; seven grandchildren, Dianne Evans and her husband, Phil, Doug Davis and his wife, Suzanne, Jason Brockwell and his wife, Shelley, Jamie Palermo, Ryan Mitchell, Jennifer and Heather Gleason and seven great-grandchildren. Erwin was a beloved father, granddad, great-granddad and friend. He enjoyed life to the fullest and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The family would like to thank Homestead, Visiting Angels and Personal Touch Hospice. Also, the family would like to extend a special thank you to Shenice Franklin, Lori Meadors and Charlotte Collins for their loving care and support. Services will be private. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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