Ben Mitchell

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?” John 14:1-2

Ben Mitchell was born on December 10, 1945, to the late Leroy Mitchell and Caroline Mitchell. He suddenly departed this life Thursday morning on June 5, 2025, at the age of 79 at Centra Hospital in Lynchburg, VA.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Mitchell.

Ben joined Bethlehem Baptist Church, Leggett, NC and continued to love the Lord. Ben went into the work force after graduating from Phillips High School in 1964. He retired from Abbott Laboratories after 35 years in the service.

He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving wife of 38 years, Rebecca P. Mitchell; his children, Marie Lyoch, Benite Johnson (Tyrone), and Ben Mitchell, Jr. (Annitrine) all of Rocky Mt., NC; stepchildren, Sheila Brown (Stanley), of Altavista, VA., Herman Pannell, Jr. (Joan) of Rustburg, VA., seven sister in laws, three brother in laws, and grandchildren, and great grandchildren; two brothers, Sam Mitchell of Washington DC, Charlie Mitchell of North Carolina; mother of his children, Irene Mitchell of Rocky Mt, NC, and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

"He never looks for praises.
He's never one to boast.
He just goes on quietly working
For those he loves the most.
His dreams are seldom spoken.
His wants are very few,
And most of the time his worries
Will go unspoken, too.
He's there...a firm foundation
Through all our storms of life,
A sturdy hand to hold onto
In times of stress and strife.
A true friend we can turn to
When times are good or bad.
One of our greatest blessings,
The man that we call Dad."