GEORGETOWN - Eldon L. (Mitch) Mitchell, age 77, of Georgetown, lost his courageous battle with jaw and throat cancer on Aug. 30, 2010. He passed away at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ocean View, the third child of Gus and Anna Mitchell. Eldon was a 1951 graduate of John M. Clayton High School in Dagsboro. While attending Goldey Beacom, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Burtonwood Field in Warrington, England, where he was assigned to the dental squadron. He was very proud of his military service. He began his banking career with Delaware Trust in Wilmington, in the money room. He retired 28-1/2 years later when the bank went through reorganization. At the time, he was branch manager of the Fenwick Island office. He was a very company-oriented employee who lived customer service. Decorating for the bank's Annual Christmas Contest was one of his fortes. He also worked in branch offices in Parkway, the Blue Hen Mall and Midway. After a successful banking career, he worked in sales at Boulevard and McGee Motors in Georgetown, until health issues resulted in retirement. To keep busy, he enjoyed collecting lighthouses and Delaware history books. He also liked to research his families' genealogy. Mitch was proud to be called a Republican and enjoyed spending time at Trails End near Chincoteague, Va. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Elma and Ralph Leedom. He is survived by his wife, Judy; his son, Jeff Mitchell of Philadelphia, Pa.; his daughter, Leslie Robinson of Georgetown; brothers and sisters, Willard (Hazel) Mitchell of Dover, Floyd Mitchell of Woodside, Helen (Arthur) Truitt of Millsboro, Frances (John) Fisher of Dagsboro, Howard (Sara) Mitchell of Greenwood, Wilma (Bruce) Graham of Kenton; many nieces and nephews; and his devoted canines, Duke, Charlie, Sassy Sue, and Trixley. He was a devoted husband, father and friend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963; or Tunnell Cancer Center at Beebe Health Campus, c/o Cancer Patient Special Need Fund, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958. A funeral service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market Street, Georgetown where friends may call Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday after 11 a.m. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.