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Arthur Mitchell Obituary

"Well done, good and faithful servant…enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Matthew 25:23. Arthur Joseph Mitchell Sr., born July 16, 1936, age 77. A native of Simmesport, La and a resident of Baton Rouge, went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2014. He was retired after working in the Baton Rouge banking business for over 40 years. A memorial service will be held Sunday evening, March 23rd from 6-8 pm at Grace and Truth Fellowship, 1357 Sharp Road in Baton Rouge. Funeral services will be at Escude's Funeral Home in Simmesport, La on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Visitation from 11am to 12:30pm, funeral service starts at 12:30 conducted by Pastors Martin Corie and Albert White. Burial will follow at Christ the King Catholic Church Cemetery in Simmesport. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara LaCour Mitchell; two daughters, Stephanie Mitchell Soma (Steve Sanders) of Brusly; Cyndi Mitchell Jones of Brusly; son, Arthur Joseph Mitchell, Jr. (Lyne Mitchell) of Prairieville; brother-in-law, Bennett LaCour of Pride; eleven grandchildren: Jim LeClaire, Gabriel Mitchell (Kristen Mitchell), Ashley Theriot (Jared Theriot), Kim Jones, Arthur Soma (Whitney Morgan), Amy Jones, Angela Baldwin (Andrew Baldwin); four great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Lambert Mitchell and Kirby Joseph Mitchell; and sister, Helen Mitchell Rea all of Simmesport. Pallbearers will be Andrew Baldwin, Arthur Soma, Gabriel Mitchell, Jared Theriot, Bennett LaCour, and Leonard Brown. Honorary pallbearers are grand-daughters Angela Baldwin, Amy Jones, Ashley Theriot, Kim Jones, Kristen Mitchell and Whitney Morgan. Scrapbooks of Arthur's accomplishments will be available for viewing.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 23 to Mar. 25, 2014.
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My Mother, who lives in Baton Rouge, informed me of Mr. Mitchell passing away! I am still in shock....never thought he would die! I worked w Mr Mitchell at Capital Bank for 10 years , as his secretary... then because of his kindness and help I became a Commercial Loan Officer, until I moved to WA State! We have stayed in touch since moving here....Barbara and Mr. Mitchell even came to see us on their RV journey around the United States! He was for sure the Best Boss I have ever had... Fair...kind...Christian man....who was sure a light to the world with his talents! He was one of the best witnesses of The Lord to the world...I have ever known! A few years ago...out of the blue...I got a letter from him.....it was beautiful....He said he had been thinking about me...and I contributed to his success at Capital bank...when I was his secretary! Wow ...that so special to me....but actually it was because of him...I was successful at Capital Bank....He loved his wife and children........God was first in his life...family second! I could go on and on about Arthur Mitchell......I will never forget him and he influenced my life!!!! I will always miss you! Going to Baton Rouge next week and was planning to go see Mr. Mitchell...makes me sad he will not be there anymore! But I know he is here in spirit, and at home w The Lord where he belongs!

Patsy Broussard

April 3, 2014

Barbara and family, I am so sorry to hear about Arthur, or Billy, as my mom always called him (still don't know why!) I know we haven't seen each other in years, but I often thought about you guys, and wondered what you were doing now. What a wonderful man he was - we know who he is singing with now!

Vicki Turner

March 25, 2014

Arthur was a wonderful man and I know will be missed by many. I worked with him at Capital Bank and he was always an inspiration of a person who could combine working hard with a Christian attitude. He was professional, yet kind and generous with his time. My husband worked with Arthur at Bank of West Baton Rouge and thought highly of him. Our lives were blessed from having worked with Arthur.

Pat Reed

March 25, 2014

You brought so much joy to Mama singing
"Because He Lives" at Villa St. Francis. To your family, thank you for sharing him with all of us. Jean (Mimi's daughter)

Jean Jaubert

March 25, 2014

I recall as a teenager going to Cyndi's house in the evening and listening to Mr. Mitchell play music and sing with his son Arti, mostly John Denver songs. Many years later, when I was working downtown for a title company he came in one afternoon. While waiting for a closing, he picked up a nursery rhyme book and started reading to a child he did not know. This child was waiting for his mother to come back out of a closing. These are the memories that I have of Cyndi's father. What a kind and loving man he was. His kindness did not go unnoticed.

Patty Cop

March 25, 2014

Arthur was a Vice President at the Bank I started with right out of college. I was telling a young friend in the coffee shop at the bank that I had bought a used couch for my wife and I's apartment and didn't know how I was going to get it there. Arthur overheard us and offered to go with me in his station wagon to get it. He even helped me get it into our upstairs apartment. He was an extremely kind man. God has called home one of his finest souls.

John Creighton Dupont

March 24, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Arthur's passing! I would have come by to pay my respects had I been aware sooner. I saw Janet's post on FB today. I am blessed our paths crossed! Be assured of prayers for you and the family!

Vicki Anderson

March 24, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Arthur's passing. He was a devoted volunteer for me at Cancer Services and got to know him when I was volunteer coordinator there. My prayers are with you and your family.

Cindi Tramonte

March 24, 2014

Cousin Billy you will be truly missed. Lots of memories with you and the family. Im sure your up in heaven playing that banjo right now!

Christy benson

March 24, 2014

I'm shocked to learn of Arthur's passing. He was one of the most kindest, thoughtful, caring, giving and loving man I knew. He will be missed dearly. To his family, may God be with you during this difficult time. Love and prayers, Sandra @ Cancer Services.

Sandra Falcon

March 23, 2014

Our family is very saddened to lose a wonderful neighbor of 17 years and a kind and good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara and all of his family.

Todd and Monica Shattuck

March 23, 2014

Cyndi (and family)
We are sorry for your loss-here. We have the assurance of seeing our loved ones again. You and your family are in our prayers and love.
Jim & Norma Jean

March 23, 2014

Uncle Pete! My Godfather...I will miss you and your infinite wisdom and caring heart! You will forever remain a light in our lives!

Stacy Gill

March 23, 2014

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