Joseph Anthony Mitchell, 62 of Martinsville, VA departed his life on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home. He was born May 13, 1958 to the late Tommy Joe and Inez Mitchell.

Anthony was affectionately called “Mitch” by many people. He was employed by the Martinsville City Public School system for 20+ years. He was also a member of the Sportsmen Club Committee.

“Mitch was proceeded in death by his parents, the late Tommy Joe and Inez Mitchell. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Loretta “Dale” Mitchell, two sons, Christopher S. Martin and Al J. Martin both of Martinsville, VA; one daughter, Sakeenah A. Martin of Martinsville, VA. Six brothers, Thomas Mitchell, Frederick (Joyce) Mitchell, Larry Mitchell, Rayford Mitchell, Timothy Mitchell, all of Martinsville, VA and Marcus Mitchell, of Roanoke, VA. One sister, Constance (Clay) Gravely, of Martinsville, VA. Five Brother-in-laws’ Al (Sharon) Martin, Henry (Valerie) Martin, Jerome (Chere) Martin, Jeffrey Martin and John Henry (Brittany) Martin. Seven Sister-in-laws’, Jackie Martin, Gaynell (Philip) Robertson, Doretha Martin, Irma Eggleston, Tometris (John) Massey, Sharon Clarke and Gale Clarke. Two Goddaughters Shayve Still and Ka’Miya Martin. Six grandchildren, RayShawn Green, Emonie Green, Hiroyuki Martin, Kouhei Martin, Bradley Manns and Kaylee Ingram. Two greatgrand children ,Zyana Green and Zuri Green. And a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

All services will be private according to the CDC guidelines. A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, between the hours of 1 p.m. till 5 p.m. at Hairston Funeral Home.