Mr. Roy Barnett Mitchell
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Mr. Roy Barnett Mitchell

  • February 16, 1919 - January 14, 2012
  • Greenville, South Carolina
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“Ande and Family, My thoughts are with you at this time; one is never ready or prepared for the loss of a parent. I lost my Daddy on 11/11/11...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Susan Balser Berry - Shreveport, LA

“Dear Mrs Mitchell and Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you as you go thru this very sad moment in time. I have so many pleasant...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Conchita Ray - Eastover, SC

“Dear Bonnie and family, Sorry to hear of our loss. Roy was a true friend to me for over 60 years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, ...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Nathan Picow - Columbia, SC

“Roy, you were an outstanding friend and mentor. I will always remember our association with great appreciation. Bonnie, Ande, Gary and Jill, you...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Bernard K. Levine - Columbia, SC

“Ande and Family Your Dad has left a wonderful legacy. My sincere sympathy to all the family. Karen Lucking ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Karen Lucking - Madison, WI

“Good bye, dear, sweet Uncle Roy. You will be sorely missed by the three of us, whose lives you have touched and enriched, with much love, Jean,...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Jean Kleinfeld - San Diego, CA

“The staff of Dunbar Funeral Home extends sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Roy B. Mitchell. ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: David Hardee - Columbia, SC


Mr. Roy Barnett Mitchell, 92, died Saturday morning, January 14, 2012.

Mr. Mitchell was a man with sound business vision, enthusiasm, loyalty, coupled with artistic talent. He graduated from New York University and served in the United States Army Aircorps. A World War II veteran, he achieved the rank of Captain while in the Aircorps.

Mr. Mitchell's legacy of service includes his previous employment as General Manager of Berry's On Main in Columbia and as
owner of Contempo Fashions at Lourie's. He had a passion for the stage and was involved with the Columbia Town Theater for more than 50 years, both as a member of the Board of Directors and as an actor in numerous productions. He was an active member of Columbia Downtown Action Council as part of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce for many years and a member of Tree of Life Congregation.

Mr. Mitchell is survived by his wife of 69 years, Bonnie P. Mitchell, his daughters, Ande M. Jackson (Bill), Jill M. Bramblett (Roger); a son, Gary M. Mitchell (Jan); six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

A Graveside service will be Monday, January 16, 2012 at 3:30pm at Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery with Rabbi Sanford Marcus officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Tree of Life Congregation, 6719 Trenholm Rd. Columbia, SC 29206

Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel is assisting the family with local arrangements.