Vernon Mitchell 1918-2016
Vernon C. Mitchell, 98, Holton, formerly of El Dorado, died Monday, July 4, 2016, at the Pines in Holton.
He was born Jan. 28, 1918, in El Dorado, the son of William M. and Cora M. Dillman Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell had worked at Skelly-Getty Oil in El Dorado, retiring after 47 years of service.
He married Dorothy M. Cloyes on Oct. 5, 1937, in El Dorado. She died in 2005. He was also preceded in death by a son, Vernon C. “Billy” Mitchell; and a daughter, M. Jean Williamson.
Survivors include three grandchildren, Valerie Williamson, Hoyt, Kelley Williamson, in Colorado, and Bryan Williamson, Pittsburg.
Mr. Mitchell was cremated. Private inurnment will be held in Sunset Cemetery in El Dorado.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vernon Mitchell memorial fund, to be designated later and sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.
