Michael Dennis Mitchell, known affectionately as Mike, born July 4, 1950, in Seattle, WA, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 (Father’s Day), at St. Luke’s Hospital at Country Club Plaza, in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 73. Mike spent his youth living in both Missouri and Kansas but graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1968. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted into the Army and served his country for 12 years with distinctions, from 1969 to 1981.
Mike’s professional life was marked by over 40 years of dedicated service as a government employee for the USDA and GSA. His work ethic and commitment to service were evident in the various positions and titles he held throughout his career.
In his personal life, Mike was a talented artist and an enthusiastic sportsman. He was an avid bowler and later developed a passion for golf, achieving a notable hole-in-one at the Royal Meadows Golf Club. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who brought him immense happiness. New Life In Christ International Ministries is where Mike and his late wife Karen found spiritual nourishment and a community of fellow believers in Jesus Christ. They enjoyed serving in various ministries and built many lasting relationships within the Body of Christ.
Mike was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Karen A. Mitchell, father, Thomas Mayfield, mother, Edith Louise Mitchell and brother, John A. Mitchell.
Mike leaves behind a loving family, including his children, Kristin Banks, Michael D. Mitchell II, Alisha Duarte; sisters Mae Johnson of St. Louis, MO, and Peggy Williams of Raymore, MO; brothers-in-law, Enrique Washington and Darryl Washington (Carmen), sister-in-law, Debra Washington-Sapp; seven grandchildren, Aaron Holley (Laniqua), Alyssa Mathews (Darrius), Alexis Robinson, Octavia Duarte, Olivia Duarte, Jonathan Duarte, Jeremiah Duarte; eleven great-grandchildren, Naomi Holland, Neya Holley, Tristan Holley, Darrius
Mathews, Jr., Taliyah Holley, Avery Tucker, Nehemiah Holley, Nova Holley, Nalani Holley, Aniyah Mathews and Omari Bell; a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Funeral Home, 1800 E. Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109. Additional visitation will occur on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10am-11am, followed by the memorial service at 11am at New Life In Christ International Ministries, 12401 Byars Rd, Grandview, MO 64030. Interment will occur on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 10am, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Rd, Leavenworth, KS, 66048.
Mike’s life was marked by his love for his family, his service to his country and commitment to his faith in Jesus Christ. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
