Lyndon Mitchell

Obituary of Lyndon Haynes Mitchell

On Thursday, October 20, 2022, Lyndon Haynes “Buddy” Mitchell, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 79 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Buddy served in the NC Army National Guard and retired as Sergeant First Class. He received several medals including the NC Commendation Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and the NC National Guard Service Award. He also served as Commandant at Oak Ridge Military Academy before beginning his career in landscaping. Buddy enjoyed the outdoors and spending time farming, gardening, and playing with his dogs. At nearly six foot seven, Buddy had both a commanding presence and big heart. He made friends wherever he went with people from all walks of life. His easy-going nature and sarcastic sense of humor will be missed by all that knew him. Holly Brown and Tina Staples helped care for Buddy in his later years and he was truly grateful for their adventures, whether it was going to the Bargain Bin Stores with Holly to find the latest deals or watching what home cooked meals Tina was going to create for him that day. The entire family is extremely grateful for the care and love they provided him over the past year. Buddy’s wife, Jean, and daughter, Jeannie, meant the world to him. He gave his family a lifetime of love and guidance for which they are forever grateful. Buddy will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Collins Mitchell. He is survived by his daughter, Jeannie Lynn (Dale) Kearney; grandchildren, Chad and Brooke; and his four-legged companion B. A celebration of his life will be held 2:00PM on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Services Kernersville Chapel, 213 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC 27284 with James T. “Chip” Webb, Jr. officiating. Following the Celebration of Life service, there will be a graveside ceremony with full military honors rendered at Friendship Cemetery, Greensboro, NC 27409. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 beginning at 1:00PM prior to the start of service at the funeral home. Donations in memory of Buddy Mitchell may be sent to Brookstown United Methodist Church, 6274 Yadkinville Road, Pfafftown, NC 27040.
Wednesday
26
October

Visitation

1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Services Kernersville Chapel
213 West Mountain Street
Kernersville, North Carolina, United States
(336) 993-2121
Wednesday
26
October

Celebration of Life

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Services Kernersville Chapel
213 West Mountain Street
Kernersville, North Carolina, United States
(336) 993-2121
Wednesday
26
October

Interment

3:00 pm
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Friendship Cemetery
W. Market St. and Airline Road
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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