The community of Lewisville is preparing to pay its final respects to Fred Mitchell, the husband of Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell, whose death has drawn condolences and expressions of support across the region. Details for the viewing and funeral service have been released, with the viewing scheduled for Friday, May 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Westside Baptist Church, located at 900 Bellaire Blvd., as announced in a social media post from Lewisville City Hall.
The funeral is set to follow the next day, Saturday, May 3, beginning at 11 a.m., also at Westside Baptist Church, located at the same address where the life of a man who was part of the fabric of the Denton County community will be honored and remembered, it is clear the impact that Mitchell's passing has had with the arrangements for the commemoration of his life are being chosen to accommodate a wide-reaching circle of friends, associates, and those touched by his or his wife’s work in public service. Commissioner Mitchell has been a fixture in Denton County politics, and her husband's support in her endeavors was often mentioned.
Instead of flowers, those wishing to remember Fred Mitchell may consider donating to the Lewisville Noon Rotary Club. Donations are being accepted in his memory and support of Commissioner Mitchell during this time. The Rotary Club plans to distribute the collected funds, following Commissioner Mitchell's review, to various non-profits in the area, contributing to causes that were important to Fred Mitchell. Donations can be sent to Lewisville Noon, P.O. Box 274, Lewisville, TX 75067.
