Joseph Howard Mitchell

December 24, 1934 - February 9, 2021

Mitchell – Joseph Howard Mitchell age 86, of Starke, Florida passed away on February 9, 2021 at Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Starke, FL. Joseph was born in West Virginia on December 24, 1934 to the late Alice Mae Bailey. He was raised in Lens Creek, West Virginia, but spent most of his life in Lorain, Ohio. Joseph was passionate about his long-time career at Ford Motor Company where he retired after 32 years. He was an active member at his church in Ohio where he enjoyed serving and worshipping his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Joseph enjoyed working on cars, listening to music, and watching tv. Recently, Joseph relocated to Starke where he has spent the past year. More than anything, Joseph loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was preceded in death by his mother; his brothers, Carl Cox and James Cox; and his son-in-law, Richey Narrows. Joseph is survived by his loving children, Melinda Narrows, Mary Mitchell, Joey (Ronda) Mitchell all of Lorain, OH, and Howard (Melinda) Mitchell of Starke, FL; his brother, Maurice (Ann) Cox of Richmond, VA; his sisters, Helen Harris, Malinda (Allen) Holloway, and Ruth (Danny) Wooten all of Chesterfield, VA; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson. A Celebration of Joseph’s Life will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ken Weaver officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.