Richard Kemper Mitchell, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 14, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Mitchell was born October 3, 1942 in Danville, VA, to the late Joseph "Tojo" Mitchell and Daisy Wilson Mitchell.  He was the owner of Ty's Towing Company in Madison and a retiree of American Tobacco Company.    He was very caring and always willing to help someone.  He was of the Christian faith.

He is survived by his daughter, Brooksye Mitchell Athauda and husband, Ambassador Buddhi Athauda of Fairfax, VA;  son, Tyler Mitchell and wife, Michelle of Madison;  four grandchildren, Ruvini Athauda, Keerthi Athauda, Kieran Athauda, and Joseph Mitchell; and four siblings, Jack Mitchell and wife, Gail of Germantown, TN, Kay Burnette, Susie Roberts, and Mike Mitchell, all of Eden.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ramsey Mitchell.

The family would like to offer special thanks to Rockingham County EMS, the Madison Police Department, and the NC Highway Patrol.

Visitation will be held Friday evening, 7 - 9 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his son, Tyler Mitchell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rockingham County Animal Shelter, 250 Cherokee Camp Rd, Reidsville, NC 27320.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com