of Melbourne, AR
February 10, 1950 - May 15, 2015
Jeffery Lee Mitchell, 65, of Melbourne, Arkansas died Friday, May 15, 2015, in White River Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends.
Born February 10th, 1950, in Batesville, Arkansas, he was the son of Claudis Steve Mitchell and Doris Lucy Kelley Mitchell. He was united in marriage to Vivian Allene Morehead on August 8th, 1969 in Melbourne, Arkansas.
He was a mechanic by trade, working at Earl King Chevrolet in Calico Rock, then moving to Davidson Chevrolet in Melbourne before opening his own garage in 1979. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved his time spent with his family and friends hunting and the preferred favorite of trout fishing on the white River. Jeff also enjoyed many years of teaching and nurturing children through 4-H and was all too eager to have one of his famous fish fries for any
occasion. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the New Bethel Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian of 45 years, four daughters, Janice Conyers and her husband, Michael, of Mount Pleasant, Arkansas, Sherry Santa and her husband, Douglas, of Austin, Texas, Kelley Russell and her husband, Jody, of Melbourne and Rose Crossno and her husband, Josh, of Paragould, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren, Blake Jeffery and Tera Conyers of Hardy, Arkansas and Hannah Marie Conyers of Mount Pleasant, Dakota, Trevor, Jasmine, Vivi, Lexie and Charlie Santa of Austin, Texas, Jackson and Jeffery Russell of Melbourne and Justin Levi and Lucy Maye Crossno of Paragould, Arkansas and one great-granddaughter, Haddie Edith Conyers of Hardy, Arkansas. He is also survived by two sisters, Gertie Ann Hively of Cushman, Arkansas, Linda Faye McAnally and her husband, Jeff, of Zion, Arkansas; one sister-in-law, Linda Darlene Mitchell of Bethesda, Arkansas and a host of nieces and nephews, as well as, many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant sister, Doris Marie Mitchell and one brother, Dean Carl Mitchell.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at New Bethel Baptist Church with David Todd and Wayne Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Combs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jeremey Jones, Teddy Morehead, Cecil Morehead, Jeffery Jay Gilllihan, Bradly Joe Guthrie and David Watts.
Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Melbourne.
Any honorary donations can be made to Combs Cemetery Association c/o Sandra Smith, 187 Sand Hollow Road, Melbourne, AR 72556
Vivian and girls, we are so very sorry for your loss. Jeff was a fine man and will be missed my so many. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Boyce and Linda Sheffield
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at your time of loss.
We were sorry to hear about Jeff's death.
We will remember him as a kind person and a good friend.
Janice, I know the loss is great now but I pray that you and your family will be comforted by your faith and all the wonderful memories in your hearts. Remember, when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
All my thoughts, prayers, and sympathies for you and your family Janice.
No one will ever feel the feeling you have on the loss of a loved one. Each one of you will have a feeling that was left just for you so that you will carry it in your heart forever. My love to the family and to my friend Rose.
Sorry to here about Jeff,Norman and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Janice, you and your family are in my prayers. God will be with you through this time of grief.
I am very sorry that you have lost Jeff.
I always remember you being our neighbors
in Calico Rock many years ago. You are in
my thoughts and prayers during this difficult
time.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I have been blessed to know Janice for many years and know that she is the person she is because of the loving guidance of her parents.
Sorry for your loss.
To Vivian and family, we are sorry for your loss. Jeff was a one of a kind man who always showed kindness and friendship. He will be sorely missed. With deepest sympathy. Ronda, Rusty, and Aunt Irma.
I have fond memories of Jeff. He did work on some of my cars & always greeted me like afriend when we met. best memory - he poked a hole in my catalitac convertor told me to down the road & comeback I had set 5 grass fires with the exitin pellets. Sorrry for your loss!
Vivian & family you are in our thoughts & prayers. If you need anything please let us know.
So sorry to hear this...happy to Jeff isn't hurting anymore! He was a great man. If I can help any of you in anyway please don't hesitate to ask. My heart breaks for y'all! LOTS OF LOVE N HUGS!!
REST IN PEACE JEFF!
So sorry for your loss Vivian. You and your family are in my prayers. He was more than just my favorite patient, he was an amazing man and I consider you both friends
Mr. Jeff was a great man and had a big heart for all around him.. So glad to have known him.. We will continue to lift the family up in prayer.
Prayers are with the family.
Dad and Mom always loved the fish that Jeff and Vivian prepared for them. Will always remember him. Good man.
we are sorry for your Loss of Your Husband Father & Grandfather Great Grandfather
With Love:
David Helm Steve & Connie Wheeler
Vivian, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My love and prayers are coming your way.
My thoughts and prayers are with this entire family, and especially Rose Crossno, my sweet co-worker. May God keep you in his loving arms. My deepest condolences.
Vivian, all the girls & their families, so sorry to hear of your great loss. Jeff was always such a friendly person and a great mechanic! He will be greatly missed by all.
Anne, Lori & Jerra Vest
We're thinking of you all at this time of loss. Take care of each other!
Texas Parent to Parent staff & Board
Jeff will be greatly missed. He was and will continue to be thought of great fondness and respect.
Rose, We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. We will keep you and all the family in our prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything. Love you all, Charles and Becky Brietz
Sorry for your loss. We thought a lot of Jeff.Paula and Vernon Roddy
Sorry for your loss. Much love, Amanda (Welch) Counts
May God bless the family during this time with assurance that God made His promises and He will keep every one of them.
Our deepest and most sincere condolences to you all.
So sorry to hear this... Love ha Vivian and if you need anything let me know...
Vivian and family, I was so sorry to hear of Jeffs' passing. There are no words adequate at a time like this. I just want you to know that I'll keep you and you family in my prayers.