George Mitchell, 87, of Kermit, died on Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Mabee Health Care Center in Midland. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, June 25, 2004 at the Kermit Cemetery with Russell Smith , officiating. He was born on June 10, 1917, in Monahans, Texas and marriedCatherine Kitsos on August 24, 1941 in Kermit, Texas.His father was one of the first to travel the Chisolm Trail to Kansas. He was from an old pioneer family. George was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Kermit and past president of the Rotary Club in Kermit, and was a Shriner for 50 years. He owned and operated BS&M Construction Co. and M&B Well Service during the 50s and 60s and early 70's. He was a former vice-president of Kermit State Bank. George was a great story teller who told stories until the very end. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Kermit.Survivors include his wife, Catherine A. Mitchell of Kermit; two sons & one daughter in law, George P. Mitchell,II, and Chris D. & Cheryl Mitchell all of Midland; two daughters & sons-in-law, Caren & Don Bizzell of Eket, Nigeria, and Carol & John Huffman of Albany; two brothers, C.A. Mitchell, and W.J. Mitchell, both of Kermit, Texas; five grandchildren, Christie Chapman, Catherine Huffman, Cari Huffman, Callie Mitchell, Chaney Mitchell; two great grandchildren, Chloe' and Cole. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister. The family suggests memorials be made to: Home Hospice of Midland, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, TX 79701.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
