Robert D. Mitchell

TAYLORSVILLE, IN.

Robert D. Mitchell, 89 of Taylorsville, IN passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana in Columbus, IN.

He was born February 27, 1935, in Franklin, IN to Frank and Ruby (Barnett) Mitchell.

Robert Married Cecelia I. “Babe” (Petro) Mitchell on February 20, 1991, in Franklin, IN, she preceded him in death on March 14, 2015.

He graduated from Needham School in Johnson County.

He was a United States Army Veteran.

Robert was a lifelong farmer in Franklin.

He enjoyed gardening, farming and spending time with his late wife.

Survivors include his children Robert B. Fulkerson of Washington, IN, Deborah A. Fulkerson of Indianapolis, IN and Kimberly D. Smith (Donald) of Taylorsville, IN, seven grandchildren Angie E. Meadows (Ben) of West Virginia, Rev. Chad A. Fulkerson (April) of Indianapolis, IN, Ashley N. Judge (Joshua) of Greenwood, IN, Robyn L. Buck (Craig) of Edinburgh, IN, Lindsey P. Smith and Nataley B. Smith both of Columbus, IN, Rachelle Henderson of Washington, IN, fourteen great grandchildren Savanna, Kirsten, Dakota, Lucy, Jaxon, Miranda, Emerson, Adilyn, Ivy, Ryker, Bennett, Annabelle, Jonah and Joscelyn, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers Thomas E. Mitchell and Norman B. Mitchell, a sister Margaret Louis Mitchell Jones.

Pastor Anthony Gearlds will conduct a service on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 4PM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN and will be live-streamed at www.swartzmortuary.com. Friends may call Friday, April 5, 2024, from 2:30PM until service time at the mortuary. Burial will follow the service at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association 8604 Allisonville Road Suite 140 Indianapolis, IN 46250 or at www.diabetes.org or the American Heart Association 8720 Castle Creek Parkway East Drive Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46250 or at www.heart.org.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.