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John E. Mitchell, 63, of Dallas passed away November 8, 2017.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 28th at 9:30 am at Grove Hill Cemetery, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228 for oil and gas professional John E. Mitchell. A memorial service with reception will follow at 11:00 am that day at First United Methodist Church of Richardson, 503 N. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080.
John was born in Buffalo, NY and moved to Garden Grove, Calif., prior to settling in the Dallas area as a teen. He was the founder of Athena Resources, an oil and gas exploration company, which he led for more than 30 years. He was a private pilot and held an instrument flight rating. John was a fishing enthusiast who traveled and fished in many different countries.
For more than 40 years, one of John’s greatest pleasures came from music, both as a listener and as a performer. He was a member of BYO Musicians, a local musical charity group. As a result of the special role of music played in his life, a celebration of his life provided by his friends and bandmates is being planned for December.
Unknown to most of his colleagues and friends was John’s lifelong battle with bipolar depression, a topic he found difficult to discuss with more than a small group of family members and friends. He did all in his power to fight back and be healthy for both his family and himself in a world where mental health issues rarely are able to be discussed in the same manner as physical challenges. John was a man who worked to be generous to others, whether well-known or unknown, leading those in his inner circle to give back to him in a last act of love by speaking out about the challenges John experienced with this disease and his valiant fight against it until the very end.
John was preceded in death by father and mother Edwin Joseph Mitchell, Jr and Mildred Louise (Fenwick) Mitchell, and by stepfather John Joseph “Jack” Nietmann. He is survived by spouse Linda (Juberg) Mitchell, sons Blake and Miles, mother-in-law Mary "Gene" Foy, sister Millie Mitchell, and cousins Judy and Kennon Hetlage, Tracey and Herbie Jeffords, sister-in-law Marilyn Kelley, brother- and sister-in-law John and Kathryn Klein, brother- and sister-in-law Howard and Judi Teaze, nieces and nephews John Mitchell, Grayson Kelley, Skylar Duvall, Cerissa and BJ Ferguson, Karina and Mike Branch, Chelsey Klein, Natalie and Emily Teaze, as well as by many great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Mother Teresa once wrote “Small things when done with great love can change the world.” This was how John lived his life. It brought him much joy to complete acts of kindness both random and planned at every opportunity.
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Sponsored by Millie and Johnathan Mitchell.
January 9, 2018
Cindy Williford
Our prayers are with the Mitchell family during this time. John was always such a blessing to talk to when he called our company. Miller Consulting, Inc.
December 26, 2017
Doug Jackson
Linda, Melinda and I are very sorry we were not able to be at the service for John. He was a great friend and we will always cherish the memories of all the good times we had with you two.
November 29, 2017
Amy Curl
Prayers and Light for Linda , boys, and family in this sad time. So Sorry for your loss!
November 28, 2017
Jim Reed
John was a very compassionate and giving man. I had the pleasure of knowing him through music which was his and my passion. All of my prayers to him and the family. I am a better person to have known John.
Jim Reed
November 28, 2017
Paula Mitchell Glass
Thinking of you Linda Paula & Neil xx
John was a legend , I will remember him chewing that gum with a twinkle in his eye xxx
November 28, 2017
John was my little brother. He was a wonderful person in many ways, and had a light-hearted, generous approach to life. He always saw life in a positive, can-do way, and I always admired him for that. Rest in peace, little brother. I will see you again some day. Love, M.L.
November 28, 2017
John was like a brother to Wendell...I too have happy memories of the times we all spent together laughing and having fun. We will miss you but hold you forever in our hearts. Remembering your smile, quick wit and of course the music... thinking about you hitting those guitar strings with that rock n roll heaven band. Love Wendell and Julie
November 27, 2017
Chicquetah Lambert
Prayers to the family during this difficult time.
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