Don Mitchell, lifetime resident of Alexander, passed away on
Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Hico Nursing and Rehab Center.
Don was born February 2, 1934 in Alexander. He was always proud
and happy to reside in the rural community of Alexander. Don
married his long time love, Lola Mae Inabnet on November 6, 1953.
They started to first grade together, graduated high school together,
attended Tarleton together, and married at age 19. They were
happily married for 57 years.
Don had a brief teaching career in Alexander and Dublin when
he was very young. He remained close friends with many of his
former students for his entire life.
He served in the National Guard during the Korean Conflict.
He worked for Farmer's Home Administration for several years
and was elected to the Production Credit Association board of
directors. He served many years in that capacity. He respected
many of his colleagues and credited many with their mentorship
and long time friendship. In turn, he was well respected.
Don graduated from Texas A&M in 1955 with a degree in
Animal Husbandry. As a self-employed businessman, he was
engaged in many farm and agricultural enterprises over the years,
including chickens, hogs, a community feed store, a livestock
trucking company, a dairy, a cattle feeding business, and the
Mitchell Ranch. It was with great pride that portions of the ranch
date back to 1860 which were purchased by his great, great
grandfather. Don and Lola worked side by side for their entire
married life, and every adventure into a new business was
accomplished as a joint effort.
Don was known as a workaholic, but he never considered his
farm and ranch work as hard monotonous routine work because he
loved what he was doing. As many people retired at age 65, he never
dreamed of retirement. He was actually involved in the cattle

business until December, 2020. He was considered by many as an
expert judge of cattle, a master fence builder, and a mentor to
others in the cattle business.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Loere
Mitchell, his brother Tom Mitchell, son-in-law Bret Greenway,
brother-in-law Marvin Tatum, and his beloved wife Lola Inabnet
Mitchell in 2010. He is survived by his two daughters Donna Riley
(Joe), and Terri Greenway. Known as Papa to his grandchildren,
Amanda Fellers (John), Brady Riley (Haley), Jarred Greenway, and
Mitchell Greenway (Lauren). He has six great grandchildren Owen
Fellers, Emmett Fellers, Maelee Fellers, Cassie Fellers, Reece Riley,
and McKinleigh Greenway. He is survived by one sister, Carolyn
Mitchell Tatum, and half sister Carla Ramsay and sister-in-law
Lynette Mitchell. He is survived by many other family members and
friends scattered in many states.
He will be laid to rest in the Alexander Cemetery next to his
much loved wife, Lola, and near many ancestors including his
beloved grandparents Tom and Cleo Mitchell.

Anyone wishing to honor his memory can consider a donation to
Alexander Cemetery (17338 E. State Hwy 6 Dublin, TX 76446).

Don Cowan Mitchell Services - Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church in Dublin.

Interment - Alexander Cemetery

There will be a gathering after the service at Terri's.