Vernon Mitchell's Obituary
Vernon Mitchell, age 64, of Farmington, died Monday, May 2, 2022 in Fayetteville. He was born February 4, 1958 in Annapolis, Maryland the son of Louis & Mary Ritch Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his father Louis Mitchell. Vernon graduated high school from Fayetteville High School and college at the University of Arkansas with a degree in Political Science and Government in 1982. His career included management of multiple food service industries and in early childhood education. He had a passion for people and was a hard worker. Vernon's hobbies included anything involving Razorback sports, fishing, music, grilling, and gardening.
He is survived by his wife Brenda Mitchell and her daughters, Kaila Buck and Kelsey Buck ; one daughter Morgan Caldwell & husband Scott of Kansas City, Missouri; a son Matthew Mitchell & wife Ashley of Austin, Texas; Julie Mitchell the mother of Morgan and Matthew; his mother Mary Mitchell of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two sisters Brenda Keeting & husband Michael of Greenland, Arkansas & Tina Wrobel & husband Allen of Springdale and three grandchildren Addie, Carmella & Elijah.
Visitation will be 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Saturday May 7, 2022 at Moore’s Chapel. Memorial Service will be 11:00 am Saturday at Moore’s Chapel.
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