Dewitt Obits

Franklin W. Mitchell

Franklin W. Mitchell 75 of Clinton, Illinois passed away 9:28 AM May 29,
2017 at his family residence, Clinton, IL.
 
A time to celebrate Franklin's life will be 5 - 7 P.M. Friday, June 2,
2017 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL.
 
Memorials may be directed to the Franklin W. Mitchell memorial fund.
 
Franklin was born March 13, 1942 in DeWitt County, IL the son of Kenneth
and Lula (Crum) Mitchell. He married Carolyn Sue Sanders July 22, 1993 in
Nashville, TN.
 
Survivors include his wife: Carolyn Sue Mitchell, Clinton, IL; children:
Kenneth (Lueverta) Mitchell, Victorville, CA, Shelli Mitchell, Clinton,
IL, Lisa Mitchell, Clinton, IL, Stephen (Debbie) Mitchell, Clinton, IL,
Janie Wyatt, Clinton, IL; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and
sister: Dolores Foster, Texas.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sandra Cusick.
 
Franklin retired from Revere Copper & Brass Inc. and drove cars for
Anderson Ford in Clinton. At Moraine View State Park in LeRoy, Franklin
took care of the horses and gave rides to the visitors.