Robert Leroy Mitchell
January 7, 1938 - February 8, 2021
Robert Leroy Mitchell, age 83, of Rome passed away Monday February 8, 2021 at his residence. Robert was born on January 7, 1938 in Forsyth County GA. to the late Pennell and Mary Eugenia Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Lockheed after 35 years. Robert was a member of Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. He loved his Indian Ring-necked Parakeet. He was preceded in death by his wife: Sherry Marie Summerville Mitchell, daughter: Yolanda Wilson, siblings: Pauline Martin, Bernard Mitchell, Emory Mitchell, Pierce Mitchell, and Norris Mitchell. Survivors include his daughter: Sonia Tharp, of Rome; grandchildren: Jeremy Mitchell, Joseph Wilson, Riley Lauderback, Zack Lauderback, and Kanan Lauderback; great grandchildren; brother: Sammy Mitchell, of Cumming; sister: Grace Hemrick, od Dawsonville; nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday February 16, 2021 at Good Shepherd Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Wilbanks officiating. Interment will follow in Floyd Memory Gardens with American Legion Post #5 honor Guard presenting military honors. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until service hour on Tuesday at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome GA. 30165. Pallbearers include the following gentlemen: Kanan Lauderback, Zack Lauderback, Danny Carter, Jody Summerville, Luke Lambert, and Connor Grubb. Parnick Jennings Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Robert Leroy Mitchell, age 83, of Rome passed away Monday February 8, 2021 at his residence. Robert was born on January 7, 1938 in Forsyth County GA. to the late Pennell and Mary Eugenia Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was a veteran of the United States... View Obituary & Service Information