Benson, NC: Mr. Ira Lee Mitchell, age 76, of 330 Sherrill Road died Saturday at Sanford Health Care and Rehabilitation. A private graveside funeral service was held at Dixon Family Cemetery.
Mr. Mitchell was born August 15, 1939 in Harnett County to the late Joseph Ira and Lillie Mae Jacobs Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janice Pollard Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was a commercial truck driver.
He is survived by son & daughter-in-law, Richard Lee & Jenny Mitchell of Benson; brother, Donald Ray Mitchell of Benson; sister, Melva "Tiny" Taylor of VA; grandchildren, Brandon Lee Mitchell, Justin Holder, and Angel H. Livesay; and 5 great grandchildren.
Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson.