Emmett L. Mitchell, 92, of South Charleston died Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston after a short illness.
Emmett was an active member of the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek where he was granted the honor of Deacon Emeritus for 44 years of loyal and dedicated service as a deacon. He retired from Dupont with 37 yeazs of service was a WWII Marine Veteran serving in the China Theater of Operation and played a key role in getting the Washington District water service started. Emmett loved working on his farm at Greenview Road since 1952.
He is survived by his two daughters, Melanie Evelyn Williamson and Penelope J. Fockler both of Chazleston; two sons-in-laws, Chazles Parsons of South Charleston and Wallace Webb of Gallatin, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday December 1Q 2005 at the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek with Pastors David Cyphers and David Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at the Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Friday at the Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.