Mr Carl Edward Mitchell

Mr. Carl Edward Mitchell passed away on February 6, 2017, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born to the union of Augustine and Robert Mitchell Sr. in Birmingham, Alabama on December 6, 1944. He accepted Christ at an early age. Carl has two brothers, Robert (Odell) Mitchell Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana and Ronald Mitchell of Bremerton, Washington and one sister, Geraldine Baker. Carl’s parents and a sister preceded him in death. The family moved to Benton Harbor, Michigan in 1952 where Carl received his formal education and graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1962. Carl was a true patriot and voluntarily enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served for 9 years including a tour in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in July of 1971. After becoming a civilian, Carl resumed his education and was trained as an Electrician. After becoming a proud member of the IBEW Union Local 131 in Kalamazoo, MI, he worked as a Journeyman Electrician. for 35 years, retiring in 2006. Carl married Mary Ann Mitchell, also of Benton Harbor in 1992 and became a father to two step- sons, Ralph G. Carnegie III of Ann Arbor, MI and Jarriel R. Carnegie of Kalamazoo, MI. He has four step- grandchildren, Jayla R. Carnegie, Claire M. Carnegie, and Kylia M. Carnegie of Kalamazoo, MI, and Owen A. Carnegie of Ann Arbor, MI. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife Mary Ann, step children and grandchildren, two brothers and a special sister-in-law, Odell. Carl also leaves behind a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. He came to rely on his grand nephew, Robert Carlton Mitchell Jr., who attends Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI who never hesitated to come to his assistance when called upon. Carl was a gifted handyman and sports enthusiasts and played golf in the Mall City Golf Club, tennis in the Lunchtime League at Kalamazoo College and shot pool with the Kalamazoo Senior Pool League. He was a caring man who was known to help others in need. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. ****NOTE: IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: The family of Mr. Carl Edward Mitchell requests sending donations to: Benton Harbor Homecoming, Inc. Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1372, Benton Harbor, MI 49023 www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com

Mr Carl Edward Mitchell

December 6, 1944 - February 6, 2017