Chevrolet Engineering Retirees Club
2012 Death Notices cont.
Henry T. Mitchell, age 81 of Shelby Township, previously of Royal Oak and Troy,
passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012 at his winter home in Jensen Beach,
Florida. He was born August 6, 1931 in Detroit to Henry Sr. and Anne Mitchell.
Mr. served our country proudly during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army. He
graduated from the GMI receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. He
worked for General Motors for 30 years. After he retired, he enjoyed golfing 2-4
times a week. He also was a member of the Troy Elks Lodge. Most of all, he
loved his family and spending time with them.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcia (1991) and his parents. Surviving
him are his children, Thomas (Clare) Mitchell of Carbondale, Illinois, Larry Mitchell
of East Lansing, and Linda (Rod) Phelps of Swansboro, NC; his sister Dolores
(Ted) Bratta of Berkley; and grandchildren, Jennifer Mitchell, Grace Mitchell,
Stacey Mitchell, Nathaniel Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell, Caitlin Phelps, and Ronald
Phelps.
The family will receive friends Friday 2-9 PM at the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home,
2125 12 Mile Rd., Berkley (2 Blks. W. of Woodward). Funeral service will be
Saturday 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorials would be appreciated to a
charity of your choice.