Cleveland Funeral Home announces that Joe Thomas Mitchell, age 73 of Sautee Nacoochee passed away on November 18, 2019 following an illness that was caused by Agent Orange when he was in the Air Force.
Joe worked in the automotive industry for over 35 years and was an avid car lover. Over the years he has owned over 200 classic cars.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of many years, Jane Bonapfel Mitchell; Sons Tony (Angie) Mitchell, and Matt (Melissa) Mitchell; and daughter, Cindy Dye; Sister, Martha Fortenberry; and Grandchildren, Ansley, Luke, Madeline, Taylor, Zachary, and Carson.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 1:00 at The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection with Father Scott Kidd Officiating. Following the Memorial Service, a reception will be held at the church. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. In Lieu of Flowers, the family has asked for any donations to be made payable to The Wounded Warrior Project.
Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516