Troy Robert Mitchell

December 5, 1934 - December 2, 2021

Troy Robert Mitchell, age 86 of Kilgore, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, in Kilgore. He was born December 5, 1934, in Gainesville, Texas to the late Leo Newton and Nancy Mae (Teague) Mitchell. Troy has lived in Kilgore for the past 6 years where he was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was previously of Mooringsport, Louisiana and Longview, Texas. Troy was retired from General Motors in Arlington, Texas. After retirement he worked for many years as a truckdriver and with crews mowing many of the East Texas highways and interstates. He enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking, leatherworking, and traveling. Troy was well known for his ability to fix just about anything, his gentle spirit, and his selfless nature. He was preceded in death by wives, Mary Jean Mitchell, and Della Rae Mitchell; daughter, Teresa Williams; brother, Glenn Mitchell; and sister, Sue Bouska. Troy is survived by his daughter, Cindy Jumper of Kilgore, Texas; sons, Darrell Royal and wife, Gail of Mooringsport, Louisiana and Eric Royal and wife, Breahn of Lindale, Texas; brother, Ray Mitchell and wife, Norma Sue of Mabank, Texas; brother-in-law, Bob Bouska of Balch Springs, Texas; sister-in-law, Freida Mitchell of Whitesboro, Texas; grandchildren, Bobby Jumper and wife, Jennifer, Daniel Royal and fiancé, Nikki, David Royal, Blake Royal, Sarah Royal, Claire Scheppler, and Amanda Scheppler; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends. A private interment will be held at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mooringsport, Louisiana.