JOHN BERNARD MITCHELL

 

   John Bernard (J.B.) Mitchell, 95, Stockton, gently passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 25, 2000, at Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar. His three sons and long time caretaker were at his side. The son of Logan and Belle Mitchell, he was born April 24, 1905, on their small, backwoods farm near Dunnegan and was a lifelong resident of the surrounding area. J. B. married Mary Rosier in 1945 and she preceded him in death in 1974. He married Irma Futhey and she preceded him in death in 1994. His surviving sons are John Jr., Josh and Mark. He also has two grandchildren, Mary and Allison Mitchell. J.B. decided at 65 to run for State Representative when someone asked, "When are you going to start campaigning?" His simple answer was, "I started about 50 years ago!" He was a devoted community leader and dedicated public servant. At the age of 18 he started teaching in a one room schoolhouse and followed those humble beginnings to the most modern of classrooms. He was a graduate of Stockton High School, worked his way through SMS College in Springfield and received his Masters Degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. J.B. served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. A school administrator for 43 years, which included being superintendent in El Dorado Springs, he retired as an elementary school principle in Mt. Vernon. Continuing his community service, he served in the Missouri House from 1972-1978 representing the 134th District of Cedar, Dade, Lawrence and St. Clair Counties. Having a sense of style, J.B. was an entertaining storyteller and formidable debater. He greatly enjoyed the outdoors and raising cattle. Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton, with burial in the Stockton Cemetery.

 

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