Forrest Albert Mitchell, 89, of Arlington, VA passed away Sunday morning, May 22, 2022.

He was born November 10, 1932 in Kline, WV and was the son of the late Albert I. Mitchell and Lillie Mae Ratliff Mitchell.

He married Mildred Gladys Stallard Mitchell, who preceded him in death in April 2021.

He served his country during the Korean conflict. Forrest served as a firefighter/EMT for Arlington County VA Fire Department until his retirement.

In addition to his wife and parents, Forrest is preceded in death by two brothers; Earl Mitchell and Carl Mitchell, and four sisters; Arvella Greenawalt, Irene Strawderman, Charlotte Lee Mitchell, and Mary Evelyn Mitchell.

Forrest is survived by:

2 Sisters – Ardella (Justin) Thorne of Petersburg, WV

Beulah Wegman of Mt. Storm, WV

3 Brothers/Sisters-in-law – James Lawton (Judy) Stallard of Ft. Blackmore, VA

Linda Stallard of Weber City, VA

Several Nieces and Nephews

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 2:00 PM at the Kline Cemetery in Upper Tract, WV. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home at 1:00 PM for viewing and to travel in procession to the cemetery or meet the family at the cemetery at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kline Cemetery, c/o Ralph Mitchell, 89 Ridge Road, Upper Tract, WV 26866. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.