Joe D. Mitchell age 88 of Maryville passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Fairpark Healthcare Center. He was a member of Maryville First United Methodist Church and a brick mason for 43 years. Preceded in death by: Parents, Fred & Ada Mitchell; Brother, Audley Mitchell. Survivors include: Wife of 69 years, Ruth Luther Mitchell; Son, Rick Mitchell; Daughter & Son-in-law, Rhonda & Hugh E. DeLozier Jr.; Grandchildren, Mandy & husband D.J. Spears, Ashlyn & husband Corey Friend, and Alex Mitchell; Great-Grandchild, Adley Spears; Sister, Jane Couch. The family would like to thank Atria Weston Place and Fairpark Healthcare for their great care. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 15, 2016 at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: The Pat Summitt Foundation, 625 Market Street, Suite 1400, Knoxville, TN 37902. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
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