Mitchell
Dr. Glenn Mitchell
A Tribute By Dr. Terry Mitchell McKinney Courier-Gazette, July 9, 1985 My father was taken from us by kidney cancer Saturday, July 6 at 2:35 p.m. His passing is a great loss to many people, but most of all to his family. He began as second born to an oil field worker. He studied at home when his older brother began school. When dad came of age, he began school. After a few weeks, he had been promoted to third grade. His older brother had to go to summer school to graduate with him. Dad finished High School, College Business College and Medical School at the top of his class. He excelled in sports, although he was three years younger than his classmates. Dad graduated from Geraldine High School and went to Business College in Clovis, new Mexico. Following this he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a master of Science at North Texas State University. After working several years, he returned to school and earned his Medical Doctor Degree at Southwestern medical School in Dallas. In college dad met and married my mother, Robby. Mrs. Robby K. Mitchell was born on April 2, 1916 in Kelton, Texas and died Aug. 20, 1993 in McKinney. My sister Bobbye was born in Denton at this time, while he was in college. After college he served as Superintendent, teacher and head High School Coach in Gordon, Texas. This is where my brother Don was born. Dad later went into game and fish management. After a few years he was head biologist for the Oklahoma Game and Fish Department. His life-long dream had been to be a family doctor, and he decided to pursue this dream. He was told that he was "too old"and that he could not keep up with the younger students. Dad not only was accepted into medical school, but he was the top graduate of his class. Mr.G. C. Haralson, Dad's former High School Superintendent, advised him to set up his practice in McKinney. He never regretted this choice. Dad loved and served the people of McKinney. His service was freely given quietly and modestly. Most of you who read this know of only a small portion of his living care. My sister Shaunna and I were both delivered by our father in McKinney. He has delivered more than 12,000 babies, including his own grandchildren. The past two years have been very important to me. Because I joined his profession, I was able to spend many hours each day working side by side with my dad. Don Mitchell also became a doctor. |
Obsequies For Royce Mitchell Held Friday Afternoon
Funeral services for Royce Mitchell, 50, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Christian Church, conducted by the pastor, Dr. T. R. Leen. The body lay in state from 1 to 2 o'clock. Interment was made in Restland Cemetery at Richardson, under Masonic auspices. Turrentine-Jackson Funeral Directors had charge of the arrangements. The official board of the church served as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Mitchell was a native of Collin County, born June 27, 1907, the son of Luther and Icie Mitchell. He was married April 11, 1925 to Miss Cordie Green in McKinney. He was active in the First Christian Church, being an Elder and member of the official board. For many years he operated a grocery business on East Greenville Street. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Cordie Mitchell, and a daughter, Mrs. Pete Powell, both of McKinney; two sons, Glen Mitchell of College Station and Duard Mitchell of Caldwell; a sister, Mrs. Charlie Daniels of McKinney and seven grandchildren. |
