Gary Mitchell *

Sioux Falls – Gary “Mitch” Andre Mitchell, age 65, passed away on Monday, November 4, at his home in Sioux Falls, SD. Gary Andre Mitchell was born on December 19, 1953 in St. Louis, to the late George and Lois (Mitchom) Mitchell.

Grateful for having shared his life are five children: DaNeesha Mitchell, Pramelia “Mia” (Kelsey) Baumgart, Gary Mitchell Jr., Cameron Hagen and Andrianna Mitchell, all of Sioux Falls, SD; three step-daughters: Chanelle Richey, DaVida () Madison and Rosalynn Russell all of Sioux Falls, SD; eleven grandchildren: Kiarra Baumgart, Kwentin, Baumgart, Connor , Kamren Baumgart, Rakya Pritchard, Xara Mitchell, Naiyanna Jones, Kayomi Smith, Lazer Madison, Major and Kai Campbell; two great-grandchildren: Sariah and Kayvon Baumgart; eight siblings: “Wayne” (Sharee) Mitchell, Fairview Heights, IL, Jerome (Doreen) Mitchell, Atlanta, GA, Sharon (Greg Fulton) , East St. Louis, IL, Yolanda Pickens, East St. Louis, IL, Montra (Brenda) Mitchell, Atlanta, GA, Deborah (Everett) Scruggs, Macon, GA, Lori , Virginia Beach, VA, and Marsha Mccottrell, Fairview Heights, IL; and many, many nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, George and Lois Mitchell; infant daughter, Rasheeda Mitchell; infant brother, Kevin Mitchell; and brother-in-, Terrill Johnson.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 9, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with a time of sharing at 3:30 PM. A Funeral Service will be held in St. Louis, Missouri at a later date. A complete obituary is available at barnett-lewis.com.

Published in Argus Leader from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2019.