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Calvin D. Mitchell

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REV. CALVIN D. MITCHELL, 90, of Little Rock died July 4, 2018. He was born Jan. 10, 1928 to Dewey and Eunice Mitchell. Calvin graduated from Dumas High School, University of Arkansas and Perkins School of Theology. He served in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean War. He was a United Methodist minister, serving churches across Arkansas for 35 years. In 1985 he received the Mary and Ira A. Brumley Award for Religious Education. In retirement he served as Pastor Emeritus at St. Luke United Methodist Church and co-managed the Broadmoor Neighborhood Pool with his wife, Pat. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Tracy Boxley. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Pat Mitchell and his children, Michael Mitchell, Terri (Fred) Rowlan, Mark (Mark Giles) Mitchell, Toni (Jim) Bemis, Tami (Jim) Cross, son-in-law, Mark Boxley; grandchildren, Luke (Jill) Rowlan, Drew Mitchell, Victoria (Jonathan) Pennington, Eric (Keara) Cross, Matthew Bemis, Brandon Bemis, Austin Cross, Isaac Cross, Logan Bemis and Cassandra Schlatter; great-grandchildren, Nylah Cross, Shayne Pennington, Logan Schlatter and dear friend, Lee Boozer. He lived his life as he taught, be kind, love your neighbor and serve others. The family would like to thank the staff of VA Hospital, 4C, 1B and Palliative Care for the wonderful care he received. A memorial service will be held July 13, 2018 at 1 p.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 6401 West 32nd St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Visitation will follow the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Rev. Mitchell's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Published July 8, 2018

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