He was born on March 8, 1932 to James and Rosa Allen Mitchell in the front bedroom of their Railroad Street Home. He was the second of four brothers. From a young age, Charles loved his country and served it faithfully in the US Navy reaching the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. Upon retirement in 1971 he returned home to Phenix City, Alabama. He then worked for and retired from the Uniroyal/Michelin Corporation in Opelika, Alabama.
The greatest loves of his life were God, his wife Mary Ellen, and his daughter Lynne. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife, son-in-law; Danny Bennett, and his brothers; J.S., Joe, and Kay Mitchell.
He is survived by his daughter; Lynne Bennett of Millen, Georgia and a host of family and friends, all of whom loved him dearly.
The family would like to extend their greatest appreciation to the past and present caregivers and residents at The Gardens of Calvary, Columbus, Georgia, The Lodge at Bethany Statesboro, Georgia, and Ogeechee Area Hospice Statesboro, Georgia.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM in Striffler Hamby Mortuary Phenix City Chapel, 3770 US-431, Phenix City, Alabama 36868. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Burial will follow service at Lakewood Memory Garden.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to any of the aforementioned establishments.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shphenixcity.com for the Mitchell family.
