Melvin E. Mitchell

Melvin E. Mitchell of Oxford, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at the age of 64. Melvin was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, in Conyers, where he attended services. A dedicated man, he worked for the Newton County Transportation Department for 34 years and was looking forward to retirement. Melvin enjoyed the outdoors, and in his younger years, he liked fishing and hunting. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and shared a special bond with his grandson, Levi. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Ruby Mitchell; and brother, Rex Mitchell.

Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Carolyn McGiboney Mitchell; son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Brooke Mitchell; grandson, Levi Mitchell; sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Terrell Loyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Mary Mitchell, William Mitchell, Johnny and Margaret Mitchell; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Melvin will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2019, 3:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Rick Stucke officiating and interment following in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, 657 Mt. Zion Road, in Oxford. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home, Monday, July 1, from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.

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Visitation

JUL 1. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

Funeral Service

JUL 2. 3:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014