Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Samuel Perry Mitchell

Jul 16th, 1934 - May 21st, 2016

   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.