Steve Douglas Mitchell, 90, of Bay Minette, AL, passed away on March 16, 2021 at William F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette.
He was born in Corner, AL, on July 21, 1930, son of the late Grady and Vera Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Brandon.
After graduating in journalism from the University of Alabama and serving in the United States Army, Mr. Mitchell spent 46 years as a journalist. Serving as a reporter in Birmingham during the turbulent 1960’s, he and his young family moved to Bay Minette in 1966, taking a position as Editor of the Baldwin Times where he won numerous awards for journalistic excellence. He completed his newspaper career as a Regional Editor for The Mobile Register.
Mitchell was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church and active in his community, serving as President of the Kiwanis Club, leading the effort to help found the Baldwin County Senior Volunteer Program, a senior volunteer agency serving numerous Baldwin organizations. Mr. Mitchell’s most joyous moments were spending time with his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Bay Minette. Visitation will be prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. The Reverend Marvin Hamilton will officiate. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery.
He was born in Corner, AL, on July 21, 1930, son of the late Grady and Vera Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Brandon.
After graduating in journalism from the University of Alabama and serving in the United States Army, Mr. Mitchell spent 46 years as a journalist. Serving as a reporter in Birmingham during the turbulent 1960’s, he and his young family moved to Bay Minette in 1966, taking a position as Editor of the Baldwin Times where he won numerous awards for journalistic excellence. He completed his newspaper career as a Regional Editor for The Mobile Register.
Mitchell was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church and active in his community, serving as President of the Kiwanis Club, leading the effort to help found the Baldwin County Senior Volunteer Program, a senior volunteer agency serving numerous Baldwin organizations. Mr. Mitchell’s most joyous moments were spending time with his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Bay Minette. Visitation will be prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. The Reverend Marvin Hamilton will officiate. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery.
Steve Douglas Mitchell, 90, of Bay Minette, AL, passed away on March 16, 2021 at William F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette.
He was born in Corner, AL, on July 21, 1930, son of the late Grady and Vera Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Brandon.
After graduating in journalism from the University of Alabama and serving in the United States Army, Mr. Mitchell spent 46 years as a journalist. Serving as a reporter in Birmingham during the turbulent 1960’s, he and his young family moved to Bay Minette in 1966, taking a position as Editor of the Baldwin Times where he won numerous awards for journalistic excellence. He completed his newspaper career as a Regional Editor for The Mobile Register.
Mitchell was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church and active in his community, serving as President of the Kiwanis Club, leading the effort to help found the Baldwin County Senior Volunteer Program, a senior volunteer agency serving numerous Baldwin organizations. Mr. Mitchell’s most joyous moments were spending time with his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Bay Minette. Visitation will be prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. The Reverend Marvin Hamilton will officiate. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery.
He was born in Corner, AL, on July 21, 1930, son of the late Grady and Vera Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Brandon.
After graduating in journalism from the University of Alabama and serving in the United States Army, Mr. Mitchell spent 46 years as a journalist. Serving as a reporter in Birmingham during the turbulent 1960’s, he and his young family moved to Bay Minette in 1966, taking a position as Editor of the Baldwin Times where he won numerous awards for journalistic excellence. He completed his newspaper career as a Regional Editor for The Mobile Register.
Mitchell was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church and active in his community, serving as President of the Kiwanis Club, leading the effort to help found the Baldwin County Senior Volunteer Program, a senior volunteer agency serving numerous Baldwin organizations. Mr. Mitchell’s most joyous moments were spending time with his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Bay Minette. Visitation will be prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. The Reverend Marvin Hamilton will officiate. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery.
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