Edward "Bud" Mitchell

Edward "Bud" Mitchell 92, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord peacefully with several members of his family by his side after a brief illness on December 31, 2015 at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City. He was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee and moved to this area in 1962. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church for over 53 years. Bud was a retired auto mechanic and his primary job following retirement was to take care of his family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Della Harris Mitchell; two sisters, Kathleen Champion and Ruth Edgemon; three brothers, Bill Mitchell, Ellis Mitchell, and Ben Mitchell. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Helen Redden Mitchell; daughter, Dr. Judaun Alison and husband, Dr. Harold Alison; two sons, Dr. Gary Mitchell and Dr. Eddie Mitchell and wife, Melinda all of Boston, Massachusetts; 11 grandchildren, Amanda, Mary Caitlin, Rachel, Rebekah, Sarah, Benjamin, William, Emily, Joseph, Jessica, and Isaac; 3 great grandchildren, Alexa, Cora, and Thea; six sisters, Frances Lingerfelt, Mary Holloway, Lynn Jaynes, Vonteen Brown, Carolyn Noble, and Irene Gibson; sister-in-law, Vernice Mitchell; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 PM to 2:30 PM Sunday, January 3, 2015 at Temple Baptist Church, 2200 Memorial Ct. Kingsport, TN 37664. A funeral service will follow with Pastor Dr. Scott Young, officiating. Eulogy will be given by Eddie Mitchell, William Wagner, Amanda Wilson and Rachel Alison. Graveside services will follow at East Lawn Memorial Park with Dr. Gary Mitchell, Dr. Eddie Mitchell, Benjamin Mitchell, William Mitchell, Joseph Mitchell, and Dr. Harold Alison. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kilshnan with Regional Center and also Johnson City Medical Center. Carter-Trent Funeral home downtown, Kingsport is serving the Mitchell Family.