Clyde Eugene Mitchell, 83, of Broadway, died February 17, 2023 at his home.

He was born June 18, 1939 in Rockingham County and was a son to the late Perry and Virgie Cubbage Mitchell.

He worked for over 40 years as a dairyman for Riley Wagner and was a farmer with David A. Reed & Sons.  He grew up attending Melrose Church of the Brethren and was currently a member of Briery Branch Church of the Brethren.

On July 1, 1960 he married the former Mary Ann Cootes, who preceded him in death on December 14, 2006.

Surviving are a son; Robert Mitchell and wife Buffy, of Mt. Solon, two daughters; Melissa Brown, of Broadway, Kathy Lilly and husband David, of Linville, eight grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and two brothers; Leon Mitchell and wife Beverly, of Harrisonburg, John Mitchell and wife Cathy, of N.C.

He was preceded in death by four sisters; Lillian Lohr, Roxie Strawderman Nesselrodt, Ina Johnson, Bernice Estep Hottinger, and four brothers; Robert "Buck" Mitchell, Otis Mitchell, Theodore Mitchell, Owen Mitchell.

Pastor Guy Hudson will conduct a funeral service Friday 2 PM at the Grandle Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway.  Burial will follow at Mtn. Valley U.M.C. Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.  Friends may visit the funeral home beginning Wednesday 9 AM.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Broadway Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 666, Broadway, VA 22815 or Sentara Hospice, 871 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Suite 203, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.