Staff Sergeant (retired) Larrry A. Mitchell passed away on August 19, 2026. Larry was born in Minden, Louisiana on June 30, 1947 to Shirley and Leroy Mitchell. Larry joined the Airforce on June 5, 1967. He was honorably released from active duty on June 4, 1971. He served as an Armament System Specialist, Heating System Specialist, Material Specialties Specialist, and as an Outside Wire Antenae Specialist.

Larry received the Air Force Training ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon, the Air Force Reserves Meritorious Service Medal, a Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.

After his military service, Larry settled in Mesquite, Texas for several years. He worked for ATT telephone and eventually retired.

Larry is survived by his mother, Shirley Mitchell, his brother, Darrell (Danny) Mitchell, his sister-in-law Eunice Mitchell, their son Mark Mitchell, and Mark’s children Aubree and Madison, Danny and Eunice’s daughter, Sarah Williams, her husband Taylor Williams, and their children, Felix, Violet, and Claire. Larry is also survived by his brother, Rod Mitchell, his sister-in-law Rae Lynn Mitchell, and their children, Kate Woodard, her husband Matt Woodard, Rachel English, her husband Skylar English and their son Jasper English, and Lindsey Lott and her husband Preston Lott. Larry is preceded in death by his father, Leroy Mitchell.

Larry loved hunting and fishing. He also loved to laugh and telling corny jokes. His greatest love was his Lord Jesus Christ whom he accepted as his personal savior by the time he was eight years old. We can visualize him in heaven right now at a Dolly Parton concert!