Chester Dunbar Mitchell

Chester Dunbar Mitchell, 86, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009 in Farmington. He was born August 25, 1923 in Springfield, Texas, to Charles and Willie Mitchell. Chester attended Fredrick High School and graduated from Bible School of New Mexico. He moved to Farmington in 1952 and was employed by El Paso Natural Gas for twenty-five years. Chester enjoyed bowling and playing pool. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Mitchell, Bonnie Mitchell, Phillis Reed, Dardata Mitchell and Mary Mitchell and sons Willie Mitchell and Chester Dunbar Mitchell, Jr. Also surviving are sisters, Ernestine Hodge, Mattie Price, Alis Carder and Rubelia Paterson, 16 Grandchildren and 40 Great-Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason Reed, Jonathan Reed, Michael Mitchell, Dominic Hillard, Defiance Hillard and Jared Reed. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clifford Mitchell, Gary Collier, Charles Taylor, Jose Mitchell, Brandon Rascon, Micah Griffin and Caleb Griffin. Chester is in the care of: Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 325-8688