Richard “R.J.” Mitchell, 86, of Conroe, Texas, entered into rest on February 27, 2019, peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Houston, Texas on July 20, 1932 to parents John Harris and Rosa Jane Mitchell. He was married to Flora Brigette Mitchell on December 30, 1960.
Throughout the course of his life, R.J. honorably served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He then went on to work for the United States Post Office where he built a career for himself during his 16 years. R.J. obtained his realtor license, started his own air conditioning company "Aldine Air", and worked for Aldine ISD in the HVAC maintenance department. He also earned his peace officer certification and worked as a constable for Harris County Precinct 4.
He was a faithful member of Mims Baptist Church, and was honored to give back to his country once more by joining the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Korean War Veteran 7th Calvary Association. As a man who valued quality time, he loved his family, his church, being around other people, and his favorite hobby of hunting.
R.J. is survived by his wife Flora Brigette Mitchell; sons Mark Everett Mitchell, Glenn Allen Mitchell and wife Amy; grandchildren, Jonathan Elliott Mitchell, Amber Nicol Mitchell, Scott Freeman Mitchell and Christopher Graham Mitchell; great-grandson Carter Haddon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends who brought joy to his life.
A visitation will be held in his honor from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019 inside the Chapel of American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. The Celebration of Life service will commence at 11:15 a.m., after which he will be escorted to the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, 77038, where he will be laid to rest with honors.
Following the committal service, the family would like to invite R.J.’s friends and loved ones to a catered reception, held in the Magnolia Room of American Heritage Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., so that they may continue to join together in fellowship and share the many ways R.J. touched all their lives.
