Bill Michael Mitchell Sr. age 68 of Rocky Point died Monday July 7, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
He was born November 3, 1945 in Durham County, son of the late Billy and Gladys Vaughn Mitchell. He was also predeceased by his daughter Trina Brown and sisters, Rosie Christian and Ann Meadows.

He is survived by his fiancée Joyce Marie Cash of the home; a son, Bill M. Mitchell Jr. of Concord; two daughters, Tammy Norris and husband Jeffrey of Wilson, and Angie Mitchell of Durham; Grandchildren, Jessica Batten, Christopher Norris, Brittany Brown, Triston Norris, Dustin Brown Jeremy Brown, Tyler Brown, Nathan Mitchell, Destiny Pope, Ray Bass Jr., Gwendlyn Bass, Tamarah Bass, and Joshua Bass; fourteen great-grandchildren; and a brother Larry Mitchell of Durham.


Bill loved to fish and liked being at the beach. He enjoyed an early breakfast at the pier and fishing afterwards. He liked to draw especially at Christmas time. Bill loved to sing Karaoke and sing Elvis tunes even as a child.


A graveside funeral service will be at 11:00 am Monday July 14, 2014 at Duplin Memorial Gardens. Burial will follow in the cemetery.