Thomas J. Mitchell, 42

HARTLY - Thomas J. Mitchell of Hartly passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 42.

He was born on Sept. 3, 1964, in Waco, Texas to James and Gertraud Winter Mitchell.

Thomas was a carpenter in the Dover area.

He also worked at Tri State Furniture Service and Berry Van Lines.

Thomas was an avid NASCAR fan.

He is survived by his father, James A. Mitchell of Calif.; mother, Gertraud T. Winter of Hartly; son, Thomas James Mitchell of Hartly; daughter, Codi Lynn Mitchell of Hartly; brother, Allen Mitchell of Ore.; three sisters, Annita Turner of Hartly, Terry Burris of Marydel and, Lisa Bourne of Oregon.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in Trader Funeral Home in Dover.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

The family request that memorial contributions be given to a favorite charity.