William Frederick Mitchell's Obituary
William "Spanky" Frederick Mitchell passed away March 28, 2023, at St Francis Bartelt.
Billy was born on February 23, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee to Robert and Dororthy Mitchell.
He was a True "Brothers Boy" graduating from Christian Brothers High School in 1958 and going on to graduate from the University of Tennessee. He was an avid Tennessee fan all of his life. Billy enjoyed his job with Corps of Engineers until he retired in 2008. He enjoyed swimming at the Bartlett Recreation Center and playing golf until he suffered a broken ankle.
Billy is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jill and his son William Cole Mitchell (Mardi), brother-in-law Billy Ford (Joan) of Nesbitt Mississippi. He leaves three grandchildren whom he adored, Austin, Connor, and Nora. Also surviving him are his sisters Barbara Hodges of Bartlett, Tennessee and Gail Giordano od Shreveport, Louisiana, as well as many nephews and three nieces. Billy's gentle nature and endearing smile will truly be missed.
Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday April 20, 2023, at St Ann Church in Bartlett with mass immediately following at 11:00 a.m.
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