David Mitchell Jr., age 87 of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016.
David was born December 2, 1928 in Washington, OK, the 3rd of 10 children born to David and Martha Ann (Dover) Mitchell. He was raised in the Washington area and attended school in the Ladd Community. At a very young age, David learned the value of hard work, helping when he could to support his family. On November 27, 1948, he married his best friend and true love, Naomi Jean Bennett. They first made their home in Lexington and later Oklahoma City where together they raised 3 children; son, Teddy and daughters, Deborah and Sheila LuAnn. David was a hard worker and a great provider. A proud member of the Carpenters Local Union 329, he was very crafty and worked well with his hands, and made a good living as a carpenter. In 1985, David and Naomi retired to the Eufaula area, later settling back home in Lexington. David was a faithful Christian and served the Lord wholeheartedly. For many years, he was a member of the Calvary Baptist Tabernacle in OKC where he served as Deacon and later at First Baptist Church in Lexington where he served as an usher. However, his absolute favorite duty was a as a door greeter on Sunday mornings. David was a family man first, known by many as “Uncle Jr”, and he cherished Naomi. He collected ball caps and loved telling jokes, and looked forward every morning to coffee with his pals at Carls Jr. He enjoyed being outdoors and lived for the simple things in life; like tending to his yard, driving his John Deere tractor and sitting on his porch watching the birds. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him!
He was preceded in death by: His parents, David and Martha Mitchell; 2 grandchildren, Amber Mitchell and Ian Neal; 2 sisters, Dovie Madden and Laverne Croslin and 4 brothers, Monroe, Johnny, Fred and Robert Mitchell.
David leaves behind: His wife of 67 years, Naomi, of the home; Son, Teddy Mitchell and wife Laurel of Midwest City; Daughters, Deborah Neal and husband Willie of Norman Sheila LuAnn Crabb and husband Doug of Kearney, MO and; 3 sisters, Lillie Bruehl of Norman, Hazel Ille and husband Bernard of Lexington and Vera Mitchell of Wayne; 11 grandchildren; Arin Mitchell, Staci Jarvis, Meredeth Garrett, Bethanie Mitchell, Justin Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell, Andrea Frymire, Ashleigh Pennington, Allison Smith, Candace Walkup and Jeremy Crabb; 21 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and A host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Friday at Wilson-Little Funeral Home. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 13, 2016, at the Lexington First Baptist Church.
Burial
will follow at the Washington Cemetery. Arrangements by Wilson-Little
Funeral Home of Purcell. Send online condolences at wilsonlittle.com.
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Obit for Naomi posted by Jo Aguirre
Mar 8, 1929 - Jun 28, 2020
Wilson-Little Funeral Home
Purcell-Newcastle, McClain Co.,OK
(Permission Granted)
Naomi Bennett was born March 8, 1929 in Tribbey, Oklahoma, the
youngest of 11 children born to Andrew and Maud Belle (Haney)
Bennett. She was raised in Lexington and attended Lexington Schools.
While in school, Naomi was a standout on the basketball court, and
she graduated with the Bulldog Class of 1947. On November 27, 1948,
Naomi married her best friend and life partner, David Mitchell Jr.,
in Purcell. They first made their home in Lexington and later
Oklahoma City, where together they raised 3 children; son, Teddy and
daughters, Deborah and Sheila LuAnn. Naomi worked for Sears for more
than 20 years, retiring as Division Manager. David and Naomi
purchased a property at Lake Eufaula, and spent many years there
following retirement. They moved back closer to home, settling near
Slaughterville in 1994. She was a loving and devoted wife and
mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was spunky, and never
failed to speak her mind. She was a gifted quilter and enjoyed
sewing, and she shared her many talents with her family and friends.
Naomi was a woman of great faith and a long-time member of the First
Baptist Church in Lexington. Naomi was a prayer warrior; she
believed in the power of prayer and she lived by faith every day.
She will be dearly missed!
She was preceded in death by:
Her husband, David Mitchell Jr.;
Two grandchildren, Amber Mitchell and Ian Neal;
Her parents, Andrew and Maud Bennett and
Siblings, Amos Bennett, Benjamin Bennett, Doxie Cobb, Elizabeth
Carr, Jim Bennett, Martha Ramsey, Everett Bennett and Meldie
Stricker.
Naomi is survived by:
Her son, Teddy Mitchell and wife Laurel of Midwest City; Daughters, Deborah Neal and husband Willie of Norman and Sheila LuAnn Crabb and husband Doug of Norman; Sisters-in-law, Allie Mitchell of Purcell, Hazel Ille and husband Bernard of Lexington and Lillie Bruehl of Edmond; 11 grandchildren; Arin Mitchell, Staci Jarvis, Meredeth Garrett, Bethanie Mitchell, Justin Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell, Andrea Frymire, Ashleigh Pennington, Allison Smith, Candace Walkup and Jeremy Crabb; 22 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews and A host of other family and friends.
Funeral Service are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow at Washington Cemetery.
Send online condolences @ www.wilsonlittle.com.