Troy Samuel Mitchell

Troy Samauel Mitchell, 81, of Paragould, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 18, 2010, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He goes to meet his beloved mother Edith V. Ball and his beloved “maw,” Lillie Mae Culver.

Troy leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Mattie Hardaway Mitchell; three children: Rhonda Mitchell, O’Neal and Vikki Mitchell; five grandchildren: Jeffrey Mitchell, Scott Chamberlain, Shelby Mitchell, Anthony Chamberlain and Keith Ptasznik; and five great grandchildren: Kalynn, Alysa, Rudy, Melissa and Sam. Troy was the loving brother of James Ball, and the uncle of Wendy Gallagher, James, Jr., and Gregory Ball.

Troy was born June 2, 1929 in Evening Shade, Arkansas. He retired in 1985 with 30 years of service with the Detroit Department of Parks and Recreation as a Tree Artisan and a Greens Keeper Supervisor at Rouge Park Golf Course. Troy was a member of the Church of Christ.

His greatest pleasure was spending time with family and friends, cooking on the grill and riding his motorcycle. He told a good joke and was well known for his one-liners. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, scuba diving and farming.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Gene Wood officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held from 4-7 Tuesday prior to the service.

Donations may be given to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 East Matthews Avenue, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401.