Thomas Elbert Mitchell

Thomas E. Mitchell age 75 of Harrogate, TN was born May 28, 1938 in Knox County, TN and passed away July 17, 2013 at his home. HE was the son of the late John and Edna Phillips Mitchell of Knox County. HE was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He worked for Claiborne County Board of Education many years. He was preceded in death by his Son, Gary Mitchell; Brother, Roy Mitchell.

He is survived by his Wife: Barbara (Bobbie) Mitchell

Daughter: Diana Costa and husband Micheal

Son: Randy Mitchell

Grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews

Sisters: Juanita Goins and Ed Goins

Johnnie and Floyd Norton

Sisters-in-law: Lucille Brooks

Rev. Ricky and Gwenn Brooks

And a host of other relatives and friends.

We would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Carroll Rose

The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 P.M. Friday July 19, 2013 with funeral service to follow at 8:00 P.M. Friday night in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at 11:00 A.M. Saturday in the Pace Cemetery.

Ministers:Rev. Kenneth Luckadoo, Rev. Bruce Woodruff and Rev. Jacob Barnard

Singer: Brenda Reed Bolden

Pallbearers: Tom Dalton, Jeff Dalton, Marvin Barnard, Jeff Snodgrass, David Fugate, Alec Barnard

Honorary Pallbearers: Gary Wallen, Billy Brooks, Robert Green, Rusty Davis, Clarence Fultz, Pete Cosby, Aaron & Markie Mitchell

Coffey Funeral Home in charge.