Coeburn, VA ~ Ival Hurley Mitchell, 83 passed away Monday,April 23, 2012 at his home in Coeburn with his family at his side.
He was preceeded in death bytwo daughters, Cleda Elaine Mitchell, Lavon Mitchell and son, Darrell Hollyfield.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Roxie Payne Mitchell, Coeburn, VA, sons, David Mitchell and Hurley Mitchell, both of Knoxville, TN and Troy Holyfield, Coeburn.
Brother, which he was called, retired at 55 from Jewell Ridge Coal Co. of the UMWA in Richlands, VA, where he lived with Roxie and Cleda.
In 1984 he was called into full time ministery and for 28 years with his wife and her guitar by his side he did what he was called to do.
Brother was a student of the Bible, a song leader who could recall hundreds of songs, a historian of times and events, as well as a reference for family genealogy.
He taught by the 3 B's, Be Prepared, Be to the Point and Be Seated.
In closing he would say; Be Prepared cause you to shall die. What a man, he practiced what he preached!
The family would like to say a special thank you to Brother Mitchell's support team, Rex and Wanda Brickey, Ralph Wells, Terry Turner, Claudetta Mullins, Oma Mullins, Greg and Rhonda Edwards and Judy Jenkins.

Visitation for Ival Hurley Mitchell will be held on Wednesday April 25, 2012a fter 5:30 P.M. at Pine Camp Church of God of Prophecy and funeral services will be at 7:30 PM with Rev. Curtis Bond and Rev. Monty Elswick officiating. Burial will be Thursday April 26, 2012 at Edwards Cemetery. The family will meet at the Church at 11:00 A.M. and leave in procession. Arrangements by Estes Funeral Home, Coeburn, VA.