89R27482 BPG-D
By: Bumgarner H.R. No. 1054
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Fred Joseph Mitchell of Lewisville on
April 21, 2025, at the age of 75, brought an immeasurable loss to
his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, The son of Andrew Joe Mitchell and Florence Mayho
Mitchell, Fred Mitchell was born in St. James, Louisiana, on
January 18, 1950, and he grew up with the company of 10 siblings,
Robert, Jimmy, Norman, Katherine, Herbert, Josephine, Charles,
Michael, Marion, and Peter; the family moved to Grapevine before he
entered school, and the girl next door, the former Bobbie Jo Benson,
would become the love of his life; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell attended schools in Grapevine as well
as I. M. Terrell High School in Fort Worth; baptized at St. Francis
of Assisi Catholic Church in Grapevine, he was a faithful
parishioner and served as an altar boy and usher; he and Bobbie
Mitchell were joined in matrimony at the church on October 16,
1971; and
WHEREAS, A devoted couple, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell were blessed
with two children, Darin and Rhonda; their treasured family
eventually grew to include two more generations; throughout
Mrs. Mitchell's long career as an elected official, Mr. Mitchell
was an unwavering source of support and encouragement; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell was employed over the years by LTV,
Engine Components, Home Interiors, Advanced Graphics, and the
Lewisville Independent School District; while quiet and unassuming
by nature, he was always quick to help others feel better by
offering a kind word, a hug, or a little joke; he was an avid
fisherman and loved to watch races at the Texas Motor Speedway; and
WHEREAS, Although Fred Mitchell is deeply missed, those who
held him dear will forever remember the warmth and generosity he
brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Fred Joseph
Mitchell and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Bobbie Mitchell; to his children, Darin
Mitchell and his wife, Tonia, and Rhonda Reinacher and her husband,
Keith; to his siblings, Norman Mitchell, Katherine Dennis, Herbert
Mitchell, Josephine Winfield, Charles Mitchell, Michael Mitchell,
Marion Blueitt, and Peter Mitchell; to his nine grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren; and to his many other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Fred
Mitchell.