David Mitchell Jr.

David Mitchell Jr., age 87 of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016. David was born December 2, 1928 in Washington, OK. He was the 3rd child of 10 children born to David Mitchell and Martha Ann (Dover) Mitchell. He was raised in the Washington area and attended school in the Ladd Community. At a very young age, David learned the value of hard work by helping to support his family. On November 27, 1948, he married his best friend and true love, Naomi Jean Bennett. They first made their home in Lexington and later Oklahoma City where together they raised 3 children; son, Teddy and daughters, Deborah and Sheila LuAnn. David was a hard worker and a great provider. A proud member of the Carpenters Local Union 329, he was very crafty, he loved working with his hands, and he made a good living as a carpenter. In 1985, David and Naomi retired to the Lake Eufaula area, later settling back home in Lexington. David was a faithful Christian and served the Lord wholeheartedly. For many years, he was a member of the Calvary Baptist Tabernacle in OKC where he served as Deacon. While living in Lexington he was a member of the First Baptist Church where he served as an usher. However, his absolute favorite duty was being a door greeter on Sunday mornings. David cherished Naomi and was a family man first and foremost. Throughout his life he was known by many as "Uncle Jr". He collected ball caps he loved telling jokes and looked forward every morning to coffee with his pals at Carls Jr. He enjoyed being outdoors and lived for the simple things in life; like tending to his yard, driving his John Deere tractor and sitting on his porch watching the birds. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him! He was preceded in death by: His parents, David and Martha Mitchell; 2 grandchildren, Amber Mitchell and Ian Neal; 2 sisters, Dovie Madden and Laverne Croslin and 4 brothers, Monroe, Johnny, Fred and Robert Mitchell. David leaves behind: His wife of 67 years, Naomi, of the home; Son, Teddy Mitchell and wife Laurel of Midwest City; Daughters, Deborah Neal and husband Willie of Norman Sheila LuAnn Crabb and husband Doug of Kearney, MO and; 3 sisters, Lillie Bruehl of Norman, Hazel Ille and husband Bernard of Lexington and Vera Mitchell of Wayne; 11 grandchildren; Arin Mitchell, Staci Jarvis, Meredeth Garrett, Bethanie Mitchell, Justin Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell, Andrea Frymire, Ashleigh Pennington, Allison Smith, Candace Walkup and Jeremy Crabb; 21 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and A host of other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Friday at Wilson-Little Funeral Home. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 13, 2016, at the Lexington First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Washington Cemetery. Arrangements by Wilson-Little Funeral Home of Purcell. Send online condolences at wilsonlittle.com.

David Mitchell Jr.

December 2, 1928 - August 9, 2016