Mitchell Faught

Mitchell Faught, 77, of Jonesboro, died July 15, 2013 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Bono, he had lived in this area his entire life. He was the owner/operator of Faught’s Flowers for 47 years. Mitchell loved going to his grandchildren’s activities and enjoyed watching sports. Mitchell enjoyed boating and fishing on the lake. He was a people person and was a friend to all he met. He always had a great story to tell and enjoyed the time spent with his coffee buddies. Mitchell was a true family man who enjoyed being a husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Mitchell is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha Faught; his son, Brad Faught; and daughter and son-in-law, Leigh Ann & Eric Ford; his grandchildren, Britney Faught, Kyle Faught, Dylan Ford, Colin Ford, Gavin Ford, all of Jonesboro; and his sister, Naomi Bales of Bono.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert & Lessie Lakey Faught; and a sister, Nina Schofield.

Funeral services will be Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Dr. Bruce Tippit officiating. Entombment will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Mausoleum. Emerson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.