Stephen Mitchell, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday February 9, 2024 at his residence.

He was born February 23, 1943 in Blue Ridge, IN. to William Mitchell and Wilma (Sullivan) Mitchell.

Stephen graduated from Waldron High School.

He served in the United States Army.

Stephen was a member of the VFW, American Legion and NRA.

He married Mary (Leap) Mitchell in 1978 and she preceded him in death on May 12, 2007. 

Stephen is survived by his sister, Patricia Mercer; his children, Keith Kuhn, Angela Miles, Ann Ashcraft, Todd Kuhn,  Eva Carter and Melissa Kuhn ; his grandchildren, Brooke Allen, Ryan Kuhn, Brandon Kuhn, Kory Kuhn, Chrystain Kuhn, Careressa Gaines, Collin Mitchell, Kinsey Taylor, Jessica Taylor, Sarah Pogue, Sharon Pogue, Dylan Post, Sandra Salazar, Yesenia Rivera, Osiel Rivera, Valyncia Carter, Eleisha Carter, Julie Carter, Tammara Carter and Devin Carter; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his sister, Ruth Mitchell; his brothers, Fred Mitchell, Tom Mitchell and Charles Mitchell

Visitation will be Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.Funeral services will be Sunday, February, 18, 2024 at noon with Pastor Jose Rivera officiating, with military rites conducted by our local Veteran Organiztion.

Burial will be in Blue Ridge Cemetery at a later date.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Stephen’s family.

Memorial contributions may be given to American Legion, 1125 Miller Ave, Shelbyville, IN. 46176 or VFW, 1622 IN-44, Shelbyville, IN. 46176 or Shelbyville Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Rd, Shelbyville, IN. 46176 in care of Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN. 46176.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.