Calvin Coolidge Mitchell

Calvin C. "Cap" Mitchell, 89, of Lake Charles, left his Earthly Home on Saturday, October 4, 2014 to go his Heavenly Mansion with our Lord Jesus Christ. He passed away at his home surrounded by his wife, daughter, and son. Mr. Mitchell was born in Waltreak, Arkansas, on December 25, 1924, to Arthur and Agnes Mitchell. He graduated from Danville High School in Danville, Arkansas in 1942. After graduation he worked at Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Washington but left Boeing on May 21, 1943 to serve his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was honorably discharged on April 5, 1946 and came to Lake Charles where he met the love of his life, Florence Ellis. They were married in 1948 and moved to Appleton City, Missouri where he and his wife owned and operated The Lindale Hotel and Restaurant. In 1951 he returned with his family to Lake Charles where Calvin went to work at Borden's Dairy as a wholesale route supervisor. He retired from Borden's in 1989 after thirty- eight years of service. First and foremost, Calvin was a devoted husband and wonderful father who provided Christian guidance and support to his family. He was a true Christian and set an exemplary example for his family and the world to see. He was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Chairman of the Trustees, and the Finance Committee. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Boss, Paul, Drexel, Hays, and Hoover. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-six years, Florence Ellis Mitchell; one daughter, Gladys Wojcik and her husband Paul of Pt. Neches, TX; one son, Steve Mitchell and his wife Cathy of Lake Charles. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Christy Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell and his fiancé Brittany Domangue, and Lori Murphy and her husband Jason; also two great grandchildren Luke Mitchell and Lyla Murphy. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Monday, October 6 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Tuesday beginning at 8:00 AM. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ronnie Estes officiating. Entombment will be in Consolata Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Mitchell, Corlas Mitchell, Bill Cutrera, Mike Cutrera, Mark Cutrera, Lucas Terracina, Norman Evans, and Jim Babin. The family would like to thank Christus St. Patrick Hospice and especially Eleanor and Loretta for their loving care and kindness during Calvin's illness.