Lawrence R. Mitchell, age 84, of Powder Springs, GA passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. A Graveside Service will be held at 1pm (Central Time) on Sunday, February 12th at Anniston Memorial Gardens in Anniston, AL with Dr. Larry Riddle officiating.
A native of Anniston, AL, Mr. Mitchell moved to Cobb County, GA in 1964. He graduated from Jacksonville State University, and worked as a Chemist for the Food and Drug Administration, retiring after 34 years. He also was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served from 1952 – 1956 as a Medical Technician. Mr. Mitchell was of the Methodist faith, and loved watching western movies and Alabama football.
Survivors:
Wife of 55 years: Sandra Mitchell, Powder Springs, GA
Son: Allen (Kathie) Mitchell, Mansfield, TX
Daughter: Karen (Frank) Dintino, Cumming, GA
7 Grandchildren: Jesse Mitchell, Olivia Mitchell, Marina Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell, Sarah Dintino, Marissa Dintino and Jonathan Dintino
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association. The family will receive friends from 6:30pm until 8:30pm on Saturday, February 11th at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, GA. Online guest book @
www.westcobbfuneralhome.com