Ted Everette Mitchell, age 86, of Martin, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 18, 1937, in Franklin County, the son of the late Corbitt Thomas Mitchell and Annie Lizzie Cobb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Patsy Ann Elrod Mitchell; son: Carey Mitchell; grandson: Steven Ellis; brother: Thomas Mitchell; and sisters: Patricia Staples and Nell Smith.

Ted was a 1956 graduate of Lavonia High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Duke Power, as a welding inspector at the Oconee Nuclear Plant, after many years of service. His lifelong passion was building engines and racing cars. Ted was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

He is survived by his daughters: Martha Mitchell Wilson (David) of Martin and Maria Mitchell of Carnesville; brothers: David Mitchell (Joy) of Martin and Jerry Mitchell (Montine) of Martin; sisters: Margaret Murphy of Martin and Mary Holloway (Tommy) of Toccoa; grandchildren: Kristin Stone, Allison Byars, Ryan Campbell, and Tarrah Mitchell; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2024 at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bill Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Stephens Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register please visit stricklandfh.com.