Wilbur Clayton Mitchell, Sr.

Wilbur Clayton Mitchell, Sr. of Raleigh left this earth to be with our Lord, on January 1, 2023. He was born 1934 in Harnett County, North Carolina to the late Daniel Jacob Mitchell and Daisy Betts Mitchell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul, O’Connor and DJ; sisters, Agnes Crabtree, Villa Gray Dupree, Orbell Griffin, Patsy Zepta , and Uldine Parkhurst, in addition to his son, Wilbur Clayton Mitchell, Jr (Clay).

Wilbur is survived by his loving wife, Marlene Ferrell Mitchell of 62 years; daughter, Kris Mitchell Pugh (Bill) of Fuquay-Varina; daughter-in law, Shelley Mitchell of Holly Springs; grandchildren, Dana Pollard (Lyle) of Benson, Daniel Mitchell (Jessica) of Willow Springs, Justin Pugh (Courtney) of Kenly and Cameron Pugh of Fuquay-Varina, Ashlyn Bubak (Jeffrey) of Holly Springs, Bryce Mitchell (Nathalie) of Myrtle Beach and 6 great grandchildren; and one brother, Robert Mitchell of FL, in addition to numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Wilbur was a veteran of the United States Army and was deployed to Korea in 1955, and assigned to the 501st ASA Group where he served as an Army Security Agent, followed by the Army Reserves. After completing his military service, Wilbur began a lifelong career with R.W. Moore Equipment Company, expanding 59 years in various capacities. His stellar work ethics were evident by not retiring until the age of 82.

Wilbur never met a stranger and was known to help anyone in need no matter what time of day.  Wilbur was an outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, boating and camping. He spent many Saturday’s tinkering in his workshop whether it be repairing a motor or

wood working or some other project.  Most of all, Wilbur was devoted to his loving family, he provided a steady guide to his children and grandchildren and instilled many of his wonderful qualities into each of them.  Holidays with the family were always very special to him. Wilbur loved having Sunday family dinners together.

The Mitchell family would like to extend a special Thank you to the Transitions LifeCare team (Hospice) for the loving care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Cir, Raleigh, NC 27607.