Roy Mitchell, 96, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019.
He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, serving from 1943 to 1946. For over 80 years, he was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a 1941 graduate of Hampton High School.
In 1958, he founded and operated Beach Hardware in Hampton. During his over 50 years of dedicated service to his community, he was affectionately referred to as “Mr. Beach” by the store’s patrons.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie M. Mitchell.
Surviving members of his family include his sons, Jim Mitchell, Ray Mitchell (Mary) and Bill Mitchell; grandchildren, Michelle, Jimmy, Christina, Luke, Robbie and Erica; 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Pat Messer.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 12, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A service celebrating Roy’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 13, at Bethel Baptist Church followed with interment in Peninsula Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 1004 Yorktown Road, Yorktown, VA 23693.
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