Walker Hugh "Mitch"

Mitchell

Walker Hugh “Mitch” Mitchell, 89, passed into glory, Sunday, November 8th, 2026. Mitch was born April 12, 1937, to Robert W. Mitchell and Elizabeth Ewing Mitchell in Hartford, Wisconsin. He was raised in St. Paul, Indiana where he graduated from St. Paul High School in 1955. Mitch proceeded to Purdue University where he earned a BS in Aeronautical Engineering.

Mitch met his beloved wife, Mary LeMaster Mitchell, at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and they married in September 1961. Mitch spent his career at WPAFB retiring as Deputy Director for the Aero Propulsion and Power Laboratory. His lifelong love of planes led him to obtaining his flying license and he served as President of the Purdue Pilots. Mitch enjoyed flying small planes for many years. Mitch was an artist and was particularly known for his lathe work. He created many beautiful pieces of art and furniture over the years. Mitch enjoyed the outdoors and had a special love for the LeMaster Family Farm in Kentucky. Mitch also loved to sing, bowl, play cards with dear friends and he was an avid reader reading a novel a week.

Mitch was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary, and his son Rob. Mitch is survived by his daughter, Jill Mitchell-Kinney (Bob Kinney), grandchildren Nate and Alli Kinney, Mitchell and Bekah Kinney, Emma Kinney (Perrin), Madeleine and Devin Gruet-Kinney, Sam Kinney and one great grandson, Jrue Mitchell Kinney. Mitch is also survived by his two brothers Bob (Kathy) Mitchell and Bill (Deeg) Mitchell and many, many wonderful extended family members.

Mitch was a lifelong member of Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville. He served as Business Manager for many years. He enjoyed singing in the choir and was often repairing or fixing items that needed attention. Mitch enjoyed serving the community of Cedarville in various capacities over the years and was always willing to work on projects enriching Cedarville.

Our family is deeply appreciative of the love and care of the amazing staff at Friends Care Center in Yellow Springs, OH. Mitch enjoyed his time there and could be found in the Atrium sunning himself by the pond with a novel. Thank you for the many friends/family who popped in to have a chat with him. In Lieu of flowers we highly encourage you to donate to Friends Care Center and you may do so online at https://www.friendshealthcare.org/ in Walker Mitchell’s name. We are also so very grateful for Ohio Hospice and their excellent care of Mitch.

A celebration of Mitch’s life will be held, November 18th, 2026 at Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville, OH at 11a.m. Private family interment to follow.  McColaugh Funeral Home in Xenia is serving the family.