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Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Powers Cemetery
Samuel Perry Mitchell, age 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016, at his home in Flora.
Perry was born July 16, 1934, in Iola, the son of Samuel Lee and Beulah L. (Haley) Mitchell. He was a mechanic and his employment during the years included the oil fields, a milk delivery route, and Flora Wal-Mart. Perry enjoyed motorcycle riding, gardening by using a hand spade, fishing, and drinking coffee at McDonald’s, Burger King, and Clay County Hospital.
He is survived by a son: Mark Wayne Mitchell (Tabbatha) of Vance, MS; a daughter: April Renee Mercer (John) of Effingham; his significant other: Marion Eastin of Flora; 4 grandchildren: Brandilee (Jason) Bullard, Chelsea Mercer, Alicia Mercer, and Gabriellle Mitchell; 8 great-grandchildren; and his little pal “Max”. He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter: Arial Channing Bliss Rogers, a brother: Finley Bates, and a sister: Minnie.
A funeral service for Perry Mitchell will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to HSHS Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Perry was one SUPER person.He was a great neighbor and a true friend. He will be miss by all that knew him and all his coffee buddies at McDonald's. So sorry for the loss, but GOD did take an angel. Rest in Peace, Perry.
Perry never knew a stranger. He was friendly with anyone that would spend a little time over a cup of coffee. Sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Perry
Sure going to miss our time sitting and talking around the burn pit. I won't ever forget those times. He was a great friend, neighbor, and "dad"substitute and I will miss him greatly.
So very sorry for your loss.
For the past 2 1/2 years, Sam was the first person that would come through the doors for coffee everyday at CCH. He was such a pleasure to visit with. I will really miss him :)
"Uncle" Perry will be missed. We're praying for you, Marion. Love, Crystal
Perry you brighten every day you come to Dairy Queen I'm privileged to have known you
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