Carl J. Mitchell, 87, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:57 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Charles Mitchell and Daisy (Alexander) Mitchell on June 24th, 1928 in Bristol, Virginia.

Carl retired from Ford Meter Box in 1991. He married Eva (Helton) Mitchell on January 27th, 1951. Carl was a member of the Church of Christ Wabash.

Carl is survived by his wife Eva, his son, Alfred L. "Al" Mitchell (Debra) of Wabash, Indiana, his daughters, Mrs. George "Kevin" (Helen) Jolly of Wabash, Indiana, Jane A. Poole of Denver, Colorado, and Diana F. Fahl of Warsaw, Indiana, 2 brothers, Bobby (Carolyn) Mitchell and Bill Mitchell, both of Bristol, Virginia; 15 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by 2 daughters, Frieda Carol Barkema, and Magarette Evelyn Vancamp; 1 brother, Fred Mitchell, and 2 sisters, Eileen and Hazel.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave, Wabash, IN 46992, with Pastor Larry Hall officiating. Burial will follow at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Church of Christ Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com