Stanley Jay Mitchell, age 65, of Frankewing, Tennessee, passed away on April 6, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Bunker Hill Church of God, with Pastor Tommy Frady officiating. Burial will follow in Storey Cemetery. Visitation with the family will take place at the church beginning at 1:00 PM, prior to the service.

Born on January 10, 1960, in Lincoln County, Tennessee, Stanley was the son of the late Lyndall Mitchell and Wanda Ree Storey Mitchell. Known as “Jay-Bird,” he was a graduate of Boonshill School and earned a degree in agriculture from Middle Tennessee State University.

Stanley was a lifelong farmer, devoted to the land and the legacy of his family. Together with his family, he raised dairy cattle and grew tobacco—a tradition he honored throughout his life. His faithful companion, a dog named Buddy Boy, was often by his side in the fields and on the farm he loved.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Deby Mitchell of Frankewing; sisters, Sharon Robinson of Knoxville, and Valeree (Chris) Pitman of Mt. Juliet; nephews, Andy (Peyton) Pitman and Alex (Alexis) Pitman; and great-niece, Paxton Pitman.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Stanley Jay Mitchell.