Mark Henry Mitchell, 74, passed away March 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan 11, 1950 to the late Joseph and Edith (Johnson) Mitchell. Mark proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from Vietnam, he went to work at WMECO for many years before retiring as manager. After retiring from WMECO, he went to work at the Hampden County Sheriff's Department working as a mentorship coordinator, which was his passion, not just a job. Mark was very active in the community, especially in coaching youth football and basketball and umpired baseball for JLS and WMBA and volunteering at the Red Oak Church (formerly First Baptist) in West Springfield. He was a recipient of the Hero Among Us for his work with foster care and adoption. Mark was an advocate in many ways throughout his life and career for at risk youth. He leaves his loving wife Melanie (Gunger) Mitchell; his sons; Chad and his wife Ryan Haille., Harry, Markus, Jaquan and Peter Mitchell, his daughters; Keisha Mitchell, Stephanie Taylor, Samantha Agundes and her husband Frank and Shilah Lopez; his grandchildren; Melanie Agundes, Alice Hernandez, Ava Mitchell and bonus granddaughter Kayla Ryan. Mark also leaves his brother Joseph Mitchell and his wife Yvonne along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Wendall "Jack" and Samuel Mitchell and his sisters Cora Belyeu and Marjorie Mitchell. Calling Hours will be held TUES March 26, 2024 from 4 to 7 PM at the CURRAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME, 109 MAIN ST., W. SPFLD. A Memorial Service will be held WEDS March 27, 2024 at 12:30 PM in the Red Oak Church, 337 Piper Road, W. Spfld. Burial will follow with military honors in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam. In loving memory of Mark Henry Mitchell, we are honoring his wish for donations to the ministry of Frank and Samantha (Mitchell) Agundes in lieu of flowers. Lily of the Valley Children's Orphanage, the orphanage that Frank and Sam direct, was a cause close to his heart, and your contribution would be a beautiful way to celebrate his life.

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