Saturday, October 12, 2024
Lloyd Wayne Mitchell, Jr., 89, passed away surrounded by his family Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Big Spring. He was born on Dec. 3, 1934 to Lloyd Wayne and Madge (McBrayer) Mitchell in Lorena. Wayne was a proud member and served as a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Stanton. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Baylor University. Wayne retired as Superintendent of Stanton ISD in 1992. After his retirement, he served as the interim Superintendent in 16 school districts until 2007. He also served on the Martin County Hospital Board and the Martin County Appraisal District Board. Wayne enjoyed ranching in Howard and Jones Counties. He served as the Director of Academy of Western Artists.
He is loved and missed by his wife, Dixie (Perryman) Mitchell; daughters, Natalie Trampe and husband, Michael, and Valerie Smith and husband, Jim; bonus children, Margaret Hunt and husband, Truett, John S. Henry and wife, Blake, Patrick Henry and wife, Wendy, Elizabeth Baize and husband, Craig, Maria Flavin and husband, Kevin, Anne Frances Meeks and husband, Terry, James Perryman Henry and wife, Heather; grandchildren, Micah Trampe and wife, Bailey, Nathan Trampe and wife, Callie, Matai Trampe and wife, Amanda, Savanah Tunnell and, husband, Josh, Sean Smith and wife, Lauren; great-grandchildren, Melanie, Caleb, and Brailynn; sisters, Mary Catherine Mitchell and Charlotte Wetzel and husband, Grayson; brothers, Billy Tom Mitchell and wife, Barbara, and Jimmy Neil Mitchell; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Natha (McMinn) Mitchell; and parents, Lloyd Wayne and Madge (McBrayer) Mitchell.
Funeral Services were held at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel at Big Spring at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wayne and Natha Mitchell Scholarship Fund, 200 N. College, Attn: Brad Holland, Stanton, TX 79782.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com
