Hallie J. Mitchell, 91

MILLSBORO - Hallie J. Mitchell of Millsboro passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake, Salisbury, Md. He was 91.

Born near Millsboro, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Amelia Mitchell.

Mr. Mitchell was a trouble and serviceman for Delmarva Power when he retired in 1981 after 35 years of service.

He served his country proudly during World War II, spending 39 months in the Army's 1st Armored Division and seeing action in Africa, Sicily, Anzio, Rome and the Po River Valley of Italy.

Mr. Mitchell was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the American Legion in Millsboro.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Olive Mitchell; and six brothers; and one sister.

He is survived by two sons, Gary L. Mitchell and his wife Carol of Laurel and Douglas H. Mitchell of Millsboro; one daughter, Barbara M. Hopkins and her husband Douglas of Salisbury, Md.; and one granddaughter, Amanda L. Mitchell of Laurel.

Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior.

The Rev. Rob Townsend and the Rev. W. Leroy Jones will officiate the service.

Interment will be in Millsboro Cemetery, State Street, Millsboro.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Grace United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 566, Millsboro, DE 19966; or Coastal Hospice at the Lake, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802-1733.