John Edward Mitchell Jr. age 58 of Gallipolis, died Thursday September 3, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. Born February 20, 1962 in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late John Edward Mitchell Sr. and Althea Howard who survives.

John was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School; he was a United State Navy Veteran serving for 4 years. He retired as a salesman for PPG Paint Co in California.

He is survived by his mother, Althea Howard of Gallpolis, brother, Danny Mitchell of Gallipolis, daughter, Raina Jessica Mitchell of Oakland, California and by several good friends and extended family members.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday September 12, 2020 at the Paint Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Christian Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the VFW #4464 Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family at 718 Third Ave. Gallipolis, Ohio 45631

Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home is assisting the family.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com