Ronald Lee Mitchell

Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Mitchell, 59, of Twilight, WV courageously lost his battle with cancer on March 15, 2014.

Ronnie had endured many physical hardships. At the age of twenty, Ronnie was in a near fatal motorcycle accident that eventually led to the amputation of his leg a the age of 37. Instead of giving up or feeling sorry for himself, he used his disability to encourage others. He raised his children with great love and enthusiasm for life. He always had a smile on his face and told others they could do anything they put their minds to. He never let his disabilities hold him back. His determination and love of knowledge and education was witnessed and instilled in his three children who have all strived to be successful in life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Josephine Mitchell of Twilight, WV; and his brother David of Dunbar, WV.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Donna Jean of Twilight; and three children, Christopher Lee Mitchell of St. Albans, WV, Denise and Rocky Harless of Sumerco, WV and Brandie and John Baldwin of Madison, WV; grandchildren, Krista Mitchell, Tori Harless, Luke Baldwin and Jaxson Harless; sisters, Brenda and Fred Long of Canton, OH and Nancy Beard of Twilight. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and family.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to his uncle, Johnny Mitchell and wife Mary of Madison; his best friend, Keither “Biggin” Baisden of Twilight, WV; and Paul and Joyce Puckett of Uneeda, WV. A very special thank you to the nursing staff at Thomas Memorial 3T and Hubbard Hospice House West who went above and beyond to show Ronnie and his family love, dignity and great kindness; and to his many physicians; Dr. Bassam Haffar, Dr. Scott Moore, Dr. Edward Tiley and Teresa Browning FNP and the family of the late Dr. Jack Pushkin.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date with Johnny Mitchell presenting the eulogy.