Marching into glory on June 4, 2022, Edward "Eddie" Leon Mitchell departed his earthly home. Edward "Eddie" Leon Mitchell was born on December 3, 1940 in Paulsboro, New Jersey.

He was a compassionate and HEROIC man. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, relative and friend.  Edward graduated from Glassboro high school and joined the United States Marine Corp soon after, which he served for 30 years.

Master Sgt. Mitchell was a proud US Marine Veteran of WWII. He served as the Cuban Crisis Campaign Manager in Vietnam. He also served as a Transportation Chief and Drill Instructor in San Diego California. During his service, his accomplishments were many.  They included: The Combat Action Ribbon, The Presidential Unit Citation, The Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and The Vietnam Service Medal. He toured in Laos, Cuba and Vietnam.

During this time, Eddie travelled the country both abroad and at home serving his country proudly and with honors.

During his time while stationed in Cherry Point, NC, he met his wife and lifelong friend, Lenora Plonnie Fenner. They married in August of 1959. Their children: Anthony, Sharlya, Denise, and Dennis completed this family.

After retirement from his service to his country, Eddie became a passionate golfer, track consultant, baseball coach, and baseball umpire. He also prided himself on supporting his 4 children and 10 grandchildren as they pursued their own dreams.  From the children and grandchildren you can often hear them saying,  "Thank you, Pop Pop."  Thanks for coming to my baseball games, my football games, my track meets.  But more importantly, thanks for supporting us through our educational endeavors.  We appreciate you, Pop Pop. Thanks for mentoring us into our adulthood.  We will miss you! We will see each other again!

Eddie (Honey Dew) leaves to cherish his loving wife, Lenora Mitchell of many years, two sons Anthony Mitchell of New Jersey, Olympian Dennis Mitchell (Damu) of Orlando Florida, two daughters Sharlya Rape of Florida and Dr. Denise Mitchell of Georgia.  He also leaves to cherish two brothers; Retired US Marine Harold Mitchell (Maryanne) of North Carolina and William Mitchell (St.Helen) of Florida, his special nephews: Shawn, Jason, Jerel and Shannon New Jersey; three sisters-in-law, Cynthia Carter-Richard New Jersey, one brother-in-law Ricky Fenner Virginia and a host of other nieces, great nieces and nephews and relatives.

Eddie was preceded in death, his late father William Mitchell and his mother Hattie Mitchell. Two brothers Lawrence Earle Mitchell, Billie Mitchell and Robert Mitchell.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing from 6:00-7:00 PM at Restoration Christian Fellowship, 403 Andrews Road, Sicklerville, NJ, where a funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM.  Burial will take place at the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 240 N. Tuckahoe Rd., Williamstown on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 9:30 AM.