Brian Lee Mitchell

 

Brian Lee Mitchell, 73, of Carlinville, passed away on Friday evening, Feb. 28, 2025, at his home in Carlinville, with family by his side.

Brian was born Nov. 14, 1951, in Carlinville, a son of Willam Waldo Mitchell and son of Doris (Ryan) Adcock.

Brian graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1969. He spent two years at Memphis State, then was called to duty to service his country.

He married Norma Jean Wiese on Dec. 31, 1971, in St Paul’s United Church of Christ, Carlinville.

Brian was an electrical contractor. He started his electrical career with Whitby Electrical, later he worked for Robinson Electric and then LeVora Electric, all in Carlinville. In Oct. of 1991, Brian and his brother Brandon started Mitchell Brother’s Electric, until April 2024 when he retired.

Brian was a defensive coach for the semi-pro football team the Central Illinois Cougars that allowed him to pass along his love for the game of football to future generations.

He served on the City Council and on Board of Trustees for the Carlinville Fire Protection District.

He was an active member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ serving on church council and several committees. He was a member of Men’s Fellowship and participated in the talent shows. He was honored to participate in the inaugural and final live performance of The Last Supper. He was most proud of his role as Financial Secretary for over 30 years.

Brian loved attending auctions in search of vintage electronics to add to his collection and also enjoyed reading and hunting for classic novels at hole in the wall bookstores he found.

Brian is survived by his wife, Norma of Carlinville; son, Clinton Lee (Marissa) Mitchell of Carlinville; daughter, Kristina (Dustin) Wise of Carlinville; grandsons, Driston Lee Mitchell, Killian Mitchell; granddaughters, Matilda Mitchell, Britton Mitchell, Lillian Wise, Lenyn Wise; brothers, Brad (Terri) Mitchell of Springfield, Brent (Jessica) Mitchell of Boston, MA, Brandon (Barb) Mitchell of Carlinville; several nieces and nephews.

Brian was preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law, Arthur & Velma Wiese and brother-in-law Fred Conklin.

Visitation will be held on March 7, 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Carlinville. Funeral services will be conducted March 8 at 11 a.m. at St Paul’s United Church of Christ, Carlinville, with burial immediately following in Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, with military rites, Carlinville.

Memorials may be made to St Paul’s United Church of Christ or Carlinville Firefighter’s Association.

Visit davisandersonfuneralhome.com, to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory.

Davis Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.