Velvin Mitchell, 63, of Eden, NC, passed Saturday, September 9, 2023. Public viewing will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends Monday, September 18, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Baileytown Christian Church, Walnut Cove, NC. with service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

On September 9, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC, our loved one, Velvin E. Mitchell, transitioned to his heavenly home. Velvin was born on October 9, 1959 to Dewey V. Mitchell and Mary Alice Welch Mitchell, both of Walnut Cove, NC.
Velvin, affectionately known as Gene or Plank, graduated from South Stokes High School, who recently celebrated their 45th reunion. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army (MOS 64C), returned home as a correctional officer in Danbury, NC and later transitioned into a passionate career as an electrician.

Velvin was considered a safe place to those he loved. He was always willing to lend a listening ear with loving correction. He was a community man, who in his free time fixed bikes for less fortunate kids in his neighborhood. Velvin valued tradition, hosting holidays and spending time with family and friends. Velvin was the best #GirlDad.

Velvin leaves to cherish: his daughters; Sheretta Mitchell, Venitra Mitchell and Rebecca Stuckey, son, William (Bud) Hardin, (Misty) and a bonus daughter, Tykeia Penn. A devoted lady: Ramona MxCrimmon. Granddaughter; Kourtney Hardin, grandsons; Nasir Foye, Damone Valentine, Jamel Tate and a host of great grandchildren and bonus grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. Sisters; Marilyn Boe, Sarah Fulton (Rodney) and Lillie Goolsby. Brothers; Dewey Mitchell, Jr. And Charles Welch (Marlena). Aunts; Lillie King, Grace Poole, Emma Gray, and Barbara Tyner. Uncle; Willie Mitchell (Elizabeth) and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his brothers; Melvin Mitchell, Johnny Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell (Diane) and his two loving parents.