Donald Lee Mitchell was part of a dying breed of men. The ones who believed their handshake was their word and sealed an agreement. Don Mitchell had a big heart and left an impression everywhere he went. Donald Lee Mitchell, age 74, of Texarkana, Texas, died Saturday, May, 13, 2023.
He was born August 11, 1948, in Olton, Tx, to Melvin and Ester (Walters) Mitchell. He was a proud Civil Service retiree. He proudly worked for 43 years at Red River Army Depot as a CNC Machinest Programmer where he made himself an invaluable employee. He was a devout husband to his wife Penny Carrol (Grider) Mitchell. He was the proud father of William Joseph Mitchell, Donna Beth Duncan, Brandy Smith, Brandon Morgan, and Bridgett Morgan along with 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He enjoyed fishing off his boat, family BBQ, and spending time with his wife Penny.
Don was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Slayton Mitchell; mother, Esther Marie (Walters) Mitchell; and brother Devin Kent Mitchell.
