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Manuel Mitchell

Manuel Mitchell, 87, of Marion, IN, and having family members in Huntington, IN, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at 7 a.m. at his home.

Mr. Mitchell attended Swayzee High School. He was employed by Nickel Plate Railroad and was also a contractor.

He was born Jan. 30, 1928, in Phlox to Ralph and Fern Hall Mitchell. He married Louise Mesker in May of 1947, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 15, 2009.

Survivors include three sons, Manuel (Beverly) Mitchell, of Cincinnati, OH; Randall (Kimberly) Mitchell, of Huntington; and Steven Mitchell, of Wabash; a sister, Joanna (Richard) Blackman, of Kokomo; three daughters-in-law, Robyn Mitchell, Michelle Mitchell and Lynn Mitchell Hershaw; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Calling is Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, from 10 a.m. to noon, with a service following at noon, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion. Rev. Bob Van Cise will officiate. Burial will be at Grant Memorial Park, in Marion.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.