Virgil Mitchell

Virgil L. Mitchell, age 98, of Henderson, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at his home under the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice. Virgil was a proud United States Navy Veteran who served in WWII. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #9 for many years. Virgil was a member of Henderson’s First Baptist Church since moving to Henderson and the early 1960’s. He worked at Big Rivers Electrical as a superintendent of the transmission department for approximately 3 decades before retiring at age 70. Virgil loved traveling throughout his life and was able to visit Hawaii, Alaska, and the Promised Land to name a few. He was often found in his yard raking and collecting pine needles and cones to share with his family, friends, and neighbors. He enjoyed boating on the Ohio River and trout line fishing with his daughters. Virgil loved all sports, but especially UK basketball and HCHS Colonels football. His family meant everything to him. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for them. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Sadie Mitchell, his wife Minnie Mitchell, grandson Tommy Todd, III, brothers Edward Mitchell (JoEllen) and Ernest Ray Mitchell, his sister Jeanette Plunk, and son-in-law Jim Pendergraft. Virgil is survived by his daughters Phyllis Mitchell and Rebecca Mitchell both of Henderson, KY; sister-in-law Carolyn Mitchell of Tennessee; brother Fred Mitchell (Peggy) of Tennessee; grandchildren Krystal Rhodes and Mitchell Corpe; great-grandchildren Sydney Book and Brady Rhodes; nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Virgil’s Life Celebration from 10:00 a.m. until the service time on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Sam Hinkston officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, KY. Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Worsham Post #40. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Henderson’s First Baptist Church Building Fund, 307 Center St., Henderson, KY, 42420. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home. Please visit www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com to share memories and words of comfort with Virgil’s family.

Virgil Mitchell

January 8, 1927 - September 2, 2025