Mims Edward Mitchell (Ed), 89, Ed Mitchell went home to be with his Savior early morning February 13th, 2022.

He was born January 4th, 1933 in Sylvania, GA. He was retired after serving 2 years in the United States Army, 26 years at Provident Insurance followed by 17 years at Chick-Fil-A Oak Park Town Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mims A. Mitchell and Carrie Lee Pierce Mitchell. Ed left a legacy as a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor. He was a longtime member of Red Bank Baptist Church and faithfully served as a deacon, committee member, and Sunday school teacher. He truly embodied Christ's example of humble leadership and love for others, and never missed an opportunity to share Jesus with everyone around him.

Ed is survived by his wife of 56 years, Claire Harvey Mitchell, daughters Julie Ivester (Terry) and Christa Byerley (David), grandchildren, Brianna Byerley, Rebekah Ivester, Hannah Ivester, McKenzie Byerley, and Sydni Byerley, as well as a large extended family.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m at Hamilton Funeral Home and on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. prior to the service at Red Bank Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday February 23, 2022 at 12:00 (Noon) at the Red Bank Baptist Church with Dr. Sam Greer officiating.

Interment will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Red Bank Baptist Church in Ed´s memory.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.