Birth Date: 09/12/1935
Deceased Date: 05/18/2022
Pine Level – Kelly Douglas Mitchell, age 86, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in his daughter’s home of Pine Level. Born, September 12, 1935, in Johnston County he was a son of the late Walter and Flora Jane Mitchell. He is preceded in death by his siblings; Ruth Parrish, Sally Thompson, Lucille Fuller and Eula Hollowell. Kelly attended Niagara Pentecostal Holiness Church when he was able. Kelly served his country proudly in the United States Army 25th Recon Patrol. He was stationed in Hawaii most of his time in service and would have made a career in the service, but God blessed him with a beautiful daughter which he returned home to care for. During his service he met one of his best friends Corporal Brown. Kelly also enjoyed fishing, riding the roads and spending time with his family. During his last few months, he enjoyed watching his western shows on tv and watching the squirrels and the birds in the yard. He was a loving man and he will be missed by all of his family.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at Parrish Funeral Home in Selma. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. with the burial to follow in the Massengill Family Cemetery.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Linda Rose Horton (husband Jerry) of Pine Level; sisters, Beulah Moseley (husband Sam) of Roanoke Rapids, Jean Little of Pine Level, Margaret Britt (husband Billy) of Micro, brother, Harvey Mitchell (wife Myrtle) of Kenly and sister, Joyce Pope of Pine Level; granddaughters, Tonia Hill (husband Chris), Christie Thompson (husband Timmy), great-grandchildren, Hunter Hill, Fisher Hill and Gracie as well as many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind the children and grandchildren of his son-in-law, Jerry Horton as well as his girlfriend of nearly 27 years, Beth McKenrick, her daughter and grandchildren which he loved dearly.
The family would like to thank Community Hospice and Home Care and their wonderful staff that helped with Mr. Kelly, he loved all of them. Also, a thanks to the Raleigh VA Clinic for all their help and care.
