Jan was born in Bailey, NC to the late Carl Hubert Mitchell and Annie Ruth Morgan Mitchell. He was employed with Siemens Corporation in Wendell retiring with over 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Carolyn Nicole Mitchell.
Jan is survived by his wife, Fran S. Benson; daughter, Leslie Mitchell Stone (Jonathan); son, Todd Mitchell (Christine); sister, Ruth Gail Baines; two grandchildren, Drake Stone and Brittney Shotwell (Bobby); and one great grandchild, Raymond Shotwell.
A memorial service will be held at a later date to be determined.
Memorials may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 98018, Washington DC 20090-8018.
Condolences may be sent to www.ApexFuneral.net