Steven Anthony Mitchell, man of strong faith
Steven Anthony Mitchell, 74, of Millsboro, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born April 3, 1948, in Vineland, N.J., son of the late George T. and Virginia (Layton) Mitchell.
Steven was a graduate of John F. Clayton High School in Frankford and attended Liberty Biblical College in Pensacola, Fla. He proudly served the U.S. National Guard for seven honorable years. Steven worked as a machinery maintenance manager for Townsends Poultry for many years, before building a lifelong career as a warehouse manager for Merck, from which he retired after 25 years.
A man of strong faith, Steven was a past member of Gumboro Fellowship Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, who at every opportunity presented, enjoyed camping, fishing and going to the beach. Steven’s green thumb was evidenced by his meticulously cared-for lawn and gardens, and while indoors he could be found listening to country music or watching sports or NASCAR races on TV. He truly treasured time spent with his family and grandkids above all; particularly passing on to them his love and knowledge of the outdoors during their many annual camping trips. Steven was a loving and caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Loved by many, he will be genuinely missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.
In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by his brother, Tilghman Mitchell. He is survived by his son, Shawn D. Mitchell (Lynette) of Lewes; his daughters: Sarah Cole of Ellendale and Sherri Mitchell of Wilmington; his beloved companion, Diane Nadeau of Lincoln; his grandchildren: Tricia Cordrey (Justin), Tyler Price, Hailee Parker, Steven Cole (Faun), Brandon Cole, Joslyn Cole and Kaleb Cole; his great-grandchildren: Hunter, Austin, Jaxson, Rilee and Raelynn; his sister, April Powell (Glen) of Dagsboro; his former spouse, Sharon Mitchell of Millsboro; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, at Carey’s Cemetery, Conaway Road and Ward Farm Lane, Millsboro.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Mr. Mitchell’s memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963; or Beebe Medical Foundation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
Visit Mr. Mitchell’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.
