Walter C. Mitchell, 85, of Southern Pines, passed away suddenly on October 31, 2012. He was born March 29, 1927, in Wilmington, Del.
Memorial service will be held today (Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012), at 2 p.m. at Belle Meade chapel followed by a reception at Henley.
Upon graduation from high school at the age of 17, Walter joined the U.S. Navy, where he served in the Pacific. Upon his return, Walter went to Drexel University in Philadelphia, where he earned his degree in three years in business administration. Over the next 40 years, Walter worked for DuPont as a Controller, then on to General Motors in Pontiac, Mich., and finally on to American Standard in New York City, where he retired at the age of 60 as deputy corporate controller. Upon retirement, he and wife Joan resided in Pinehurst.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Florence Mitchell; wife, Joan; and son, Steven. He is survived by Robert and Kerri Mitchell; grandson, Todd and wife, Rebecca Mitchell; Scott Mitchell, Abby Marsa, Glenn and wife, Pauline, Marsa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 154, Southern Pines, NC 28388.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family.
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