He was a retired bank executive, cattle farmer, United States World War II veteran, member and elder of Monticello First Presbyterian Church and had served on numerous organizations and committees. He owned Clay's Grocery from 1946-1968, was a previous CEO of First State Savings and Loan, a Public Relations officer for Commercial Bank and was also previous Vice-President of Union Bank and Trust Department.
Survivors include two sons, William Clay Mitchell, Jr. (Billy) and wife Rhonda and John Milton (Rusty) Mitchell and wife Karla all of Monticello; four grandchildren, John Mitchell (Dee) of Madison, MS, Joanna Rayner (Chris) of Madison, MS, Thad Mitchell (Nikki) of Monticello and Ryan McRae (Liz) of Monticello; eight-great grandchildren, John Mackey and Colton Mitchell, Guy, Christian and Brooke Rayner, Emma and Caroline McRae, and Jonathan Card.
Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. Ryan McRae and Rev. Rick Carpenter officiating. A eulogy will be presented by John Clay Mitchell. Family visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1248, Monticello, AR 71657 or the charity of your choice. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(16)
Art mcdaniel
Sheridan, AR Friday, May 13, 2016 To Rusty, Billy, Thad, and rest of the Mitchell familySorry to hear about the loss of mr Clay. It was an
Honor and a Blessing to have known such a great
Man. Prayers for you all. Love the Art Mcdaniel
Family.
Myrt and Joe Myrick
Dumas, AR Monday, May 9, 2016 Our deepest sympathy. We loved Clay as a nice cousin. Rest in peace Clay. The Myrick Family of DumasJanice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, May 9, 2016 Clay was a great man who touched so many lives. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and comfort in your loss. God's blessings,Dorothy Adcock McWhorter
Ft. Worth, TX Sunday, May 8, 2016 This country has once again lost one of our "best of the best" a United States military veteran.Alvin and Irma james
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 7, 2016 To family : our thoughts and prayers are with each you. What a champion Mr Clay was! Love to allLaura Lee Dearman
, AR Saturday, May 7, 2016 Clay Mitchell was the ultimate example of a man with character, honesty, integrity and maybe most importantly he was a friend to all. "Clay's Grocery" was a special place for most of us; and the added bonus to have our groceries delivered to our homes was great. That is something the younger generation is not blessed to have experienced. Family, May God give you the peace of knowing how blessed you are to have had Clay as a role modelMargie McDaniel
HaughtonKnow that, LA Saturday, May 7, 2016 Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, love you allGladys and James Youngblood
Monticello, AR Friday, May 6, 2016 Our love and sympathy to the family. Clay was our cousin that we had deep love for, always very proud to call him our cousin. He will be missed. Rest in peace Clay, we loved youann curry
pearland, TX Friday, May 6, 2016 Billy, Rusty, and Karla: I know you all are sad to lose your dad, he was an icon in the community. Everyone liked him, he was a great banker and I enjoyed working for him.I was in Warren all last week but had to come back to Texas today to celebrate Mothers Day with my family.
So sorry that I cannot be there.
Love and prayers to your family.
Ann Rabb Curry
Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Friday, May 6, 2016 Dear FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Mr Clay passing. He was a very fine man.
such an out standing person in Monticello. He will be missed by so many, Growing up my family shopped for groceries in his store. I would stop after school and get a drink Look to the LORD for comfort and to know you will see him again someday. My deepest sympathy. Hazel and Alan
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Friday, May 6, 2016 Mr. Clay was a really nice man. Great businessman. Billy and Rusty my prayers are with you.Dennis Wells
Jerry Jordan
Maumelle, AR Thursday, May 5, 2016 Mr. Clay Mitchell was a fine business man and citizen of Monticello for many years and helped so many people through the years, he will be remembered fondly and truly missed.Ken & Bobbie Wiscaver
Monticello,, AR Thursday, May 5, 2016 We are so sorry to hear of Clay's passing. One could not ask for a better friend. Billy and Rusty, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.John M Bradley
Sun City West, AZ Thursday, May 5, 2016 Clay Mitchell was really a nice man for kids growing up in the Presbyterian Home in the 50's and 60's. He will be missed by us. May you rest in peace. Peace be with his family as well.Walter Chapman
Monticello, AR Thursday, May 5, 2016 Family: So sorry to hear of Mr. Clay's passing. I always thought of him as a Drew County stalwart, a man of strong convictions and honest to the core. It was a genuine pleasure to deal with him when he had the store. My prayers are with you in this time of loss.Kent davis
Maumelle, AR Thursday, May 5, 2016 Great man love him a lot, I am so sorry I am not going to be able to attend the funeral but you guys are in my prayers