Mr. Laddie Roy Mitchell, age 72, of Lyons died Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at his residence after an extended illness.

Mr. Mitchell is preceded in death by his parents, Attie and Kathleen Mitchell, and one sister, Eva Jane Ferrell.

Roy is survived by his wife of 45 years, Connie Mitchell of Lyons; his son, Ronnie Allan Mitchell (Toni) of St. Cloud, FL; his daughter, Angela Nichole Crosby (John) of Lyons; his brother, Dan Mitchell (Geraldine) of Vidalia; seven grandchildren, Linnea Mitchell, Daughtry Mitchell, Adam Jinks, Nevada Mitchell, Raelin Crump Beasley and husband Daniel, Eric Crump and Slade Crosby; and one very special great-granddaughter Paislee Rae Beasley who is due in November.  

Mr. Mitchell was a native of Montgomery County and lived most of his life in St. Cloud, Florida.  He had resided in Lyons for the past 12 years.  He was a retired dry wall finisher; a Veteran of the United States Army; a Mason; and Presbyterian by faith.  Roy was an avid animal lover who will be missed immensely by his five special four legged friends, Charlie, Trixie Rose, Mingo, Lester and Buster.

Funeral services for Mr. Laddie Roy Mitchell will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Lyons Chapel with Bishop Bradley Young officiating. Interment will follow privately at the L. R. Mitchell Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Lyons Chapel on Friday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Lyons Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.