R. Wade Mitchell, 66, of McBurg TN.

Funeral service, 2 PM, Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Allan Shedd officiating. Burial in Wright’s Cemetery.

Mr. Mitchell passed away from an accident on the farm on December 5, 2017. Mr. Mitchell was a native of Lincoln County; the loving son of Helen Mitchell and of the late Edward Mitchell. He was a member of Beech Grove United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school there. Mr. Mitchell was very active in many community events and projects. He was employed by North Alabama Bank of Hazel Green.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Edward Mitchell.

He is survived by his mother, Helen Mitchell; his children, David Mitchell and Lea Anne (Chris) Grissom; his grandchildren, Callea, Lillie, Anzlee Grissom, McKenzie, Emily, Freddie Mitchell, Nancy (Alberto) Perez; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Edwena (Harry) Cunningham and Nancy (Billy) McFadden, many nieces and nephews, and a very special friend, Jane Damron. Visitation, 4-8 PM, Friday, December 8, 2017 at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and appreciates the kindness of Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville for the use of their facility.