Forrest Albert Mitchell, 89, of Arlington, Virginia, passed away May 22, 2022.
He was born Nov. 10, 1932, in Kline and was the son of the late Albert I. Mitchell and Lillie Mae Ratliff Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell served his country during the Korean conflict. He served as a firefighter/EMT for Arlington County Virginia Fire Department until his retirement.
His wife, Mildred Gladys Stallard Mitchell, preceded him in death in April 2021.
Surviving are two sisters, Ardella (Justin) Thorne of Petersburg and Beulah Wegman of Mt. Storm; brothers/sisters-in-law, James Lawton (Judy) Stallard of Ft. Blackmore, Virginia, and Linda Stallard of Weber City, Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Mitchell and Carl Mitchell; and four sisters, Arvella Greenawalt, Irene Strawderman, Charlotte Lee Mitchell and Mary Evelyn Mitchell.
A graveside service was held on Friday at the Kline Cemetery in Upper Tract.
Memorials may be made to the Kline Cemetery, c/o Ralph Mitchell, 89 Ridge Road, Upper Tract, WV 26866.
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