Ronald Lee Mitchell Sr.

Ronald Lee Mitchell, Sr., 76, a resident of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Virginia Mitchell; sister, Joanne Heckel; and a brother, Jimmy Mitchell. He is survived by his son, Ronald L. Mitchell, Jr. (Geraldine); son, Joseph E. Mitchell; son, Michael D. Mitchell (Bonnie); daughter, Lisa M. Waraksa; son, Brad A. Mitchell; seven granddaughters; and ten great-grandchildren; and his brother, Kenny Mitchell (Rhonda); as well as numerous extended family and friends. Ronald started his career in law enforcement with the Petersburg Police Department, as well as with the Prince George County Sheriff’s Department for over 25 years, retiring as a Sergeant. He was an avid outdoorsmen and enjoyed turkey hunting, deer hunting, and loved playing his various musical instruments, especially Bluegrass Music. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2018, in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, 11302 Merchants Hope Rd, Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com .