Thomas Joe Mitchell

August 29, 1933 - November 28, 2019

Mr. Thomas Joe Mitchell "Captain Red" of Wynne, died on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at CrossRidge Community Hospital. Thomas was born in Wynne, Arkansas, on August 29, 1933 to the late Joseph M Mitchell and Clara Lottie Griffin Mitchell. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of East Baptist Church, and a river boat captain. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy, Engineman 3rd Class. Survivors are his wife, Hazel Dearing Gorman Mitchell of Wynne, son, Tommy Mitchell and wife Susan of Bradford, stepchildren, Carol Martin of Knoxville, TN, Tim Gorman of Forrest City, Leah Lewis of Jackson, Cindy Hodge of Olive Branch, granddaughter, Catherine Mitchell of Bradford, great grandson, David Novak of Florida, eight step grandchildren and 13 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Thelma Mitchell, step-son, Kenneth Alley. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Kernodle Funeral Home from 1 to 2 PM. Funeral services will follow at 2 PM with burial in Crosslawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Cox, Scott Lawson, Mathew Gorman, Dennis Roberts, Eddie Foreman, and Bo Hinchey.