Henry Jacob Mitchell Jr., age 91, of Washington passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home.

Henry was born on July 28, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky to Henry Jacob and Lillie Mae (Weis) Mitchell Sr. Henry married Suzanne Marie Spindler on June 8, 1957. He retired from Crane December 31, 1985. Henry was a Korean War Veteran. He received an Electrical Engineering degree from University of Evansville. Henry was an active member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Brute’ Society, charter member of the Catholic Education Endowment and a supporter of Right to Life.

He is survived by his son Michael James and wife Molly Mitchell of Washington; daughter Barbara Jean and husband Randy Emmons of Washington; sister Elise O’Bryan of Evansville; grandchildren Sarah Mitchell Hopf, Matthew Mitchell, Luke Mitchell, Jonathan Mitchell, Hannah Freyberger, Tim Emmons, Ryan Emmons and April Emmons and 18 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife Suzanne Mitchell who died December 26, 2014; his parents and brother Louis Mitchell.

A private service will be held.

Memorial Donations may be given to Washington Catholic Education Endowment, P.O. Box 916, Washington, Indiana 47501 and Daviess County Right to Life, P.O. Box 41, Washington, Indiana 47501.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com. All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee Mortuary.