LOUISVILLE, KY: Laurence (Larry) W. Mitchell of Louisville, KY, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2024, at the age of 75.
He was born on July 31st, 1948, in Auburn, NY and adopted by Frank S and Evelyn C. (Baetzold) Mitchell of Fredonia. Larry was a graduate of Fredonia High School, Class of 1966 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Palm Beach in 1970, which was later put to good use within the family business, Mitchell Foods. Larry was also a veteran of The United States Navy and Naval Reserves, serving from 1970-1985.
In his later years, Larry worked in the transportation industry. He drove tractor trailers cross country and city buses, retiring from Votran in Daytona Beach, FL. He loved music, including Johnny Cash, The Beach Boys, Neil Diamond, and all the country classics as well as playing the organ from an early age. He was an avid watcher of Western movies and shows, especially anything that starred John Wayne. Larry enjoyed traveling within the US with his wife and sightseeing anywhere that involved being in the outdoors including the occasional camping trip and snowmobile excursions.
Survivors include his daughter, Shawna (Jerry) Atwell; a grandson, Triston Libby; two granddaughters, Jessica (Mathew) Karon and Jene’ (Joe Pantore) Atwell; and four great-grandchildren, Copelynn, Emilio, Liam and Shaylea.
Besides his parents he is predeceased by his loving wife of 32 years, Marcia Mitchell; two sons, Robert (Bobby) and Jamison (Jamie) Trippy.
An intimate family graveside memorial and burial will take place at 11am on Saturday, September 14th at Pioneer Cemetery in Forestville, with an informal picnic style Celebration of Life taking place from 1-4pm at Hanover Bicentennial Park located at 611 King Road, Forestville.
