Bob Mitchell died at 12:45 am on Thursday October 17 at his home in Turtle Creek North. He was born in Dallas and graduated from Highland Park High School and SMU. His career was in the hospitality business. In the 70's he was executive director of the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau. He later worked as a director of sales for Fairmont Hotels and retired as director of sales for the southeastern U.S. for Four Seasons Hotels.
He is survived by his children Kevin Mitchell and wife Katie of San Jose, CA, Gwynne Shillings of College Station, TX, and son Stewart Mitchell of Los Angeles, CA. He also is survived by his former wife Nan of College Station and four grandchildren Brian, Suzanne, Sarah, and Christine.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, October 26 at Grove Hill Memorial Park at 3828 Samuell Blvd. in east Dallas with the Rev. Terence C. Roper conducting.
