Kenneth Charles Mitchell

January 14, 1933 - May 21, 2020

Kenneth Charles Mitchell born January 14, 1933 in Huntsville Alabama died on May 21, 2020 per his wishes at home at the age of 87. As a young man he worked in the cotton fields as a sharecropper in the Marked Tree, Arkansas area. He also worked as a railroad laborer. He left Arkansas and came to Benicia in the early 50s where he met the love of his life Marilyn Irene Foy, they married in 1955. He worked in the tannery building in downtown Benicia and then was employed by the city of Benicia retiring after 20 years as a superintendent of the street department. He loved to garden, he was very self reliant a true handyman he loved helping his neighbors and was always there when needed. He loved his country and showed that patriotism by always displaying a huge American flag in his front yard. He enjoyed his morning ritual of coffee in downtown Benicia. He was a loving Husband, father, grandpa, friend and neighbor. He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Mitchell 2015 and his son Richard Wayne Mitchell 1987. He is survived by his children Patty and Mike Thompson, Sandy and Tom Enos, Peggy and Randy Dismuke, Kenny and Lindsey Mitchell, Robert and Kim Mitchell. And Ronnie and Melissa Mitchell. His brother Jimmy David Mitchell of Clearlake, CA. 13 Grandchildren 19 great grandchildren 1 great great grandchild with two on the ways and many nieces and nephews.