Albert was born May 9, 1938 in Texarkana Texas to Maurice Van Mitchell and Virginia Thompson Mitchell. He attended elementary school at Pleasant Grove and graduated from Texas High School in 1956. Upon graduation from high school he joined the Air Force where he was an air craft jet mechanic serving in Florida, Maine, and Korea. Upon his return from service he worked at Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant as a head line inspector and value engineer. He attended Texarkana College and Texas Tech University.
On August 24, 1962 he married the love of his life, Joyce Vanderslice. They raised three children, Kelly, Clay and Jenifer. He was a member of the Baptist church. His greatest joy was his family, and he was a devoted husband, father and Pop. He was involved in many of his children’s activities, including serving as a leader of Boy Scout troop 86 and a little league baseball coach. He was also active in the community, serving on various school committees. He was humble man and a man of his word.
Albert was a residential and commercial building contractor. He was a master craftsman, owned a millwork business and co-owned a truss plant. He was quick-witted, fun spirited and quite the cut-up. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved duck-hunting and fishing. The last few years were spent enjoying his garden and farm on the Red River.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Maurice Van Mitchell Jr and Don Alvin Mitchell.
Survivors include his wife Joyce Mitchell of Texarkana, one brother Pete Mitchell and one sister Beulah Mitchell both of Texarkana. Two sons Kelly Mitchell and wife Lisa and Clay Mitchell of Texarkana. One daughter Jenifer Joyner and husband Kelly of Springdale, AR. He was Pop to seven grandchildren, Cody White and wife Alex, Jill Mitchell, Sarah Mitchell, Christian Mitchell, Mitchell Joyner, Chloe Joyner, and Sophie Joyner; one great grandchild Elizabeth Grace White; a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and many friends.
The family wishes to thank Hospice of Texarkana, Dr Laura Balmain and the healthcare professionals, caregivers, family member and friends who assisted for their care and compassion.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 10am under the direction of East Memorial Chapel – Moores Lane. Burial will follow at Moores Chapel Cemetery on Richmond Road.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Texarkana or Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.
Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
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