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Aaron “Mitch” Lee Mitchell, Sr.

Date of Death: September 12, 2026

visitation

Visitation
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Saturday 9/19, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

service

Service
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Saturday 9/19, 12:30 pm

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Cemetery
Mountain View UMC Cemetery
148 Richard LAne
Star Tannery, VA 22654
(540) 877-2392 |
Saturday 9/19, 2:30 pm

memorial

Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to
Mountain View United Methodist Church
148 Richard Lane
Star Tannery, VA 22654

Aaron “Mitch” Lee Mitchell, Sr., 77, of Star Tannery, Virginia, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born on May 19, 1949, in Winchester, VA, he was the son of the late Dennis Aaron Mitchell and Rosella (Whitlock) Mitchell. Mitch graduated from James Wood High School in 1967 before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Shepherd University in 1971 and a Master of Science in Education from James Madison University in 1979.

Mitch dedicated his professional life to education and technology. He began his career as a mathematics teacher at John Handley High School, where he also coached football and track, and wrote the computer science curriculum for the Virginia Department of Education. He later served as a Computer Science Professor and Director of Information Technology at Lord Fairfax Community College and worked as Director of Information Technology at Ashworth Bros. before eventually retiring from Melnor. After retirement Mitch spent his time as owner/operator of Duck Run Builders.

A devoted member of Mountain View United Methodist Church, Mitch sang in the church choir and shared a lifelong love for Southern Gospel music. He was deeply active in his community, serving as Virginia State Good Sam Director, a member of the Shenandoah Sams, and a dedicated member of the Back Creek Ruritan Club. Mitch enjoyed camping, cheering on the Redskins, riding his motorcycle, and caring for animals. Above all, his greatest joy was his devotion to his Lord, his church, and his beloved family.

On August 27, 1967, he married the love of his life, Brenda Kay (Link) Mitchell, in Winchester, VA, who survives him.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Aaron Lee Mitchell, II (Karen) of Star Tannery, VA, and Travis Mitchell of Winchester, VA; three grandchildren; and his brother, Scott H. Mitchell of Winchester, VA.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 11am with a service to follow at 12:30pm all held at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. Burial will take place at 2:30pm at Mountain View UMC Cemetery, Star Tannery, VA.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mitch to Mountain View United Methodist Church, 148 Richard Lane, Star Tannery, VA 22654.

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Visitation
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Map
Saturday 9/19, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Service
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Map
Saturday 9/19, 12:30 pm
Cemetery
Mountain View UMC Cemetery
148 Richard LAne
Star Tannery, VA 22654
(540) 877-2392 | Map
Saturday 9/19, 2:30 pm
Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to
Mountain View United Methodist Church
148 Richard Lane
Star Tannery, VA 22654

Aaron “Mitch” Lee Mitchell, Sr., 77, of Star Tannery, Virginia, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center after a brief illness. Born on May 19, 1949, in Winchester, VA, he was the son of the late Dennis Aaron Mitchell and Rosella (Whitlock) Mitchell. Mitch graduated fromContinue Reading

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Jose Nieves left a message on September 16, 2026:
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Chris Cotterell left a message on September 16, 2026:
I am so sorry to hear of Mitch’s passing. What a wonderful human being, so caring and fun to be around. I am honored to know him & the family. He will truly missed. The whole Cotterell family expresses their deepest sympathy.
Art Lee left a message on September 16, 2026:
I will always be grateful for Mitch’s mentorship and help getting my career started at LFCC. My condolences to Brenda and family.
Bill and Bonnie Sperow left a message on September 16, 2026:
Rest in Peace. You will be missed. You are our oldest friend
Donna Strickler left a message on September 15, 2026:
Aaron, Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. 🙏
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Ann Baber Lloyd left a message on September 15, 2026:
Mitch was a man of faith who walked hand in hand with the Lord every day. He loved his family, deeply, and talking about his grandchildren made his entire self light up. He was so proud of them, his sons, their wives, and most of all his beloved wife, Brenda. Their love was strong and so evident at all times. He constantly gave back thru his church work, his Ruritan projects, and his reaching out to help individuals, on top of his years of teaching. When Kirby's memorial bench was falling apart Mitch painstakingly brought it back to life and refused to be paid. That was Mitch, and I was only one of many he treated like that. Our community has lost a dear and precious man but we know he is safe in the arms of Jesus, healed, healthy, and singing hyms of praise. God bless you Mitch, God bless all of the Mitchell family as well.
Joy Legge left a message on September 15, 2026:
He was a great man. Thought and prayers to the family.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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