Jess A. Mitchell, 98, of Arlington, TX passed away June 7, 2021. He was born in Childress, Texas on January 21, 1923. Jess graduated from Weatherford High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Louisiana State University. He grew up during the Great Depression and was a member of the Greatest Generation. Jess was a World War II veteran, fulfilling 35 missions in Europe, and a member of the Army Air Corps, 390th Bomb Group, and 8th Air Force.
He was married to Naomi Myers on April 8, 1945. He worked as a Petroleum Geologist for Stanolind Oil of Indiana, Standard Oil of Texas, Oilco, Bridwell Oil & Gas, and J.A. Mitchell and Associates.
Jess was a member of Perini Log Library and Petrolem Club of Fort Worth. He had a passion for college football, specifically the LSU Tigers, stock market, spending time at family reunions, military reunions, attending church, and fellowshipping with friends.
Jess is survived by his children, Jack Mitchell, Tim Michell, Jorja Berg, and Susan Morgan, 11 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 10:00am at Moore Funeral Home 1219 N Davis Dr. Arlington, TX 76012. Visitation for Mr. Mitchell will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 9:00am-10:00am at Moore Funeral Home 1219 N Davis Dr. Arlington, TX 76012.
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