Joseph “Joe” G. Mitchell, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 29, 2022, after a short illness.
He was born March 8, 1960, at Danville, Illinois, to the late James and Iris (Sobkoviak) Mitchell.
Joe was an avid motorcycle rider, lover of country and rock ‘n roll music. Joe called all his friends “Good Americans.” He was always willing to help a friend in need. Joe was the life of the party. When he walked into a room, you knew he had arrived.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Jodi; daughter Amy Mitchell Abdallah (Ahmed); son Joey Mitchell (Stacey); daughter Shelly Mitchell Corken (Chris); brother Jay (Sue) Mitchell; sister Susan Allison; 10 grandchildren, KiAirah, DeVon, Julian, Christopher, Mariam, Alexandria (Ali), Joseph (JJ), Aziza, Jacob and Amina; two nieces; one nephew; one great-niece; and one great-nephew. He also leaves behind his ex-wife and best friend Gail Birge.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, James and Iris Mitchell.
There will be a celebration of life 1-5 p.m. Sunday, March 6 at Summer Lake’s HOA Clubhouse, 9285 Quartermoon Drive, Pendleton, IN 46064.
He’s up in Heaven now
He took that final ride
He’s with the angels now
Flying by his side
He’s riding like an Eagle
Beyond where we can see
He took that final Journey
Forever riding free