Norman Edward Mitchell, Sr.  “Pops” passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011.  He was born April 28, 1932 in Durham County.  He was the son of the late O.C. and Nellie Mitchell, Sr.   He was preceded in death by his brother O.C. Mitchell, Jr and a sister, Crissie Mitchell Giles.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Nichols Mitchell of Nashville, and four children; Norman E. Mitchell, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Memphis, Tenn., Kim Mitchell Cowger and husband Paul of Fayetteville, Cindy Mitchell Pike and her husband Bob of Nashville, and Annette Mitchell Ross and her husband Paul of Jacksonville, Fla.  He has 10 grandchildren

A celebration of his life was held Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 3 p.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church with the Rev. Jason Gault and Rev. Bert Woodburn  officiating.  Visitation followed the celebration at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the North Carolina Sherriff’s Chaplains Association at P.O. Box 53553 Fayetteville, NC 28305 or the charity of choice.