Michael Geoffry Mitchell

May 3, 1946 - January 22, 2013

Michael G. Mitchell, age 66, of Marion, IL passed away at 9:25 a.m., on Tuesday, January 22 2013, in Shawnee Christian Nursing Center of Herrin, IL. He was born on Friday, May 3, 1946, in Carbondale, IL the son of Attorney J.C. and Shirley Joanne (Walker) Mitchell. Michael attended school in Marion and was a graduate of Marion High School in 1964. He went on to attend Lanes Technical Institute in Evansville, IN studying and training as a draftsman. The majority of his working career was as a draftsman designing fire protection systems for large companies. He is survived by his mother, Shirley J. Mitchell of Marion, IL; sister and brother-in-law, Deborah Leigh and Keith Wall of Marion, IL; niece Haley Perzee and husband, Lyndon of Creal springs, IL, two nephews, Nathan Wall of Albuquerque, NM and Ethan Wall serving in the US Army and currently stationed in Afghanistan; uncle and aunt, Hartman and Marilyn Mitchell of Tulsa, OK; cousin, Michele Mitchell of Mt. Vernon, IL, other extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; father Attorney J.C. Mitchell on September 4, 2006; son, Shawn Michael Mitchell on Dec. 20, 1990; brother, Bruce Walker Mitchell on March 24, 2006; and nephew, Tyler Keith Wall. Arrangements for Michael Geoffry Mitchell were entrusted to the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, of Marion, IL. In respect with Michael’s request, cremation was accorded and a private memorial service will be at a later date. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.