Billy S. Mitchell

July 4, 1929 — April 14, 2008

Billy S. Mitchell, 78, Anderson, died April 14, 2008, at Saint John’s Medical Center.

He retired in 1991 from Delco Remy Division of General Motors after 24 years of service. He was also a licensed real estate agent and a farmer for many years before going to work for General Motors.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruby (Richards) Mitchell; children, Cheryl (husband, Rex) Heath of Pendleton and Mike Mitchell; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a cousin; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted April 18 at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson, with Pastor Robin Wentworth Mayer officiating. Burial was in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or American Lung Association.

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