Obituaries

Phillip 'Phil' Stanley Mitchell, 65, Dies

Phillip ‘Phil’ Stanley Mitchell, 65 of Villa Rica, passed away Saturday, July 20. He was born Aug. 2, 1947 in Villa Rica. Mitchell was a former police officer with the Cobb County Police Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was a sports fan. He loved spending time with his family and he also enjoyed metal detecting.  Mr. Mitchell was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Gail Mitchell of Villa Rica, GA; daughter, Julie Mitchell of Villa Rica, GA; brother, Steve Mitchell of Atlanta, GA; sister-in-laws, Meloyde Aston and her husband Don of Villa Rica, GA, Jackie Easterwood of Douglasville, GA, and Faye Easterwood-Waldrep and her husband Tom of Alabama; several nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Dallie Payne Mitchell.

The funeral services were Tuesday, July 23, in the Rosehaven Chapel with Reverend Kevin Kersey officiating. Interment followed at Ephesus Church Cemetery.

Express condolences or share a special memory online at www.whitleygarner.com.

Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, 30134, 770-942-4246.

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