December 8, 1947 ~ December 7, 2023 (age 75)
Gary W. Mitchell passed peacefully surrounded by loving family at Marion General Hospital Dec. 7, 2023
Born December 8, 1947 in Marion, Ohio. Gary was a beloved father, husband, brother, friend, solider, and hero. He graduated from Ridgedale High School, and served 2 tours in Vietnam. Gary survived the war and came home to start a family. He married Vickie (Rauth) and had a son, Gary Aaron Mitchell. He later married Nancy (Dible) in May 1998, and added two stepsons to his family, Scott Dible and Kevin Cain. He was an animal lover and had many passions, such as hunting , motorcycles, and NASCAR but none so prevalent as his love for hot-rods and muscle cars. Mr. Mitchell was an avid gear head and the envy of everyone shooting the loop in his favorite 67' GTO. He later became a corrections officer, and retired from MCI.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents Max and Elizabeth (Betty) Peterson Mitchell, and his brother David Mitchell. Those left to honor his memory are his wife Nancy Mitchell, son Gary Aaron (Amy) Mitchell, stepsons Derek Scott (Trista) Dible, and Kevin (Kavita) Cain. Sister Kathy (Mike) Brady, grandson Aaron Wayne (Macy) Mitchell, and great grandson Zion Mitchell. He will also be missed by his 9 step grandchildren , 5 step great grandchildren , cousins , and his best friend Sassy, his companion cat of 17 years. As well as many other family members.
Gary will be dearly missed.
Friends may call at the Boyd Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, the 14th, at 1:00 PM with burial to follow in the Grand Prairie Cemetery. Rev. Nathan McBeth will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Gary’s name to assist with funeral expenses.
Services
Visitation
Wednesday
December 13, 2023
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Boyd Funeral Home
122 W. Columbia St.
Marion, OH 43302
Funeral Service
Thursday
December 14, 2023
1:00 PM
Boyd Funeral Home
122 W. Columbia St.
Marion, OH 43302
