George Wesley Mitchell, 97, died Wednesday, Dec. 24 at TVHS, York VA Campus in Murfreesboro. He was born April 7, 1917 in Coffee County and was a retired farmer, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, and a Baptist. Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by parents, John and Ida May Darnell Mitchell; sister, Wiladene Gillis, and brother, Marvin Mitchell.Survivors include his caregiver Roberta Rowe and many family members and friends.A graveside service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Shady Grove Cemetery in Coffee County.