Official Obituary of
Stephen Ross Mitchell
November 3, 1955 ~ September 17, 2026 (age 70) 70 Years Old
Stephen Mitchell Obituary
Stephen Ross Mitchell, born November 3, 1955, in Lakeland, Florida, passed away on September 17, 2026, in Plant City, Florida, leaving behind a life remembered for his loving nature, his kindness, and the quiet strength he shared with those around him.
Stephen was a man who valued family, simple pleasures, and the beauty of the world around him. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Edison Mitchell, as well as aunts and uncles who were part of the family he cherished. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Trawick Mitchell Cato, his brother, Stanley Mitchell and his wife Tammy, and a large and loving extended family that includes nieces, nephews, many cousins, a grand nephew, and grand nieces. The bonds he shared with his family were an important part of his life, and he will be remembered with deep affection by all who knew him.
Early in his career, Stephen served as an EMT, a role that reflected his willingness to help others and his steady presence in times of need. That work was one of the many ways he showed care for the people around him. He carried that same spirit throughout his life, meeting others with a gentle heart and a kind word. Those who knew him best will remember him as a loving and kind man whose presence brought comfort and warmth.
Stephen found some of his greatest happiness during the twelve years he lived in North Carolina. He often considered that time to be the happiest of his life. He lived on a little country road on the side of a mountain in Cullowhee, North Carolina, where he was surrounded by the peace and beauty of the outdoors. He loved that life and the sense of freedom it gave him. The mountains, the quiet road, and the natural world around him were all part of the place he held dear in his heart.
He especially loved the outdoors and found joy in fishing, a pastime that gave him both peace and pleasure. Whether he was spending time outside, enjoying the stillness of nature, or simply taking in the view around him, Stephen appreciated the simple things that made life meaningful. His love for the outdoors reflected his calm spirit and his ability to find contentment in the world as it was.
Stephen Ross Mitchell will be remembered for the love he gave, the kindness he showed, and the gentle way he moved through life. He leaves behind a legacy of family devotion, quiet strength, and cherished memories that will remain with those who loved him. His life touched many, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
Friends and family will be received on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563.
A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM.
Online condolences can be made at http://www.haught.care.
Funeral arrangements were trusted to Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563, (813) 717-9300
Stephen was a man who valued family, simple pleasures, and the beauty of the world around him. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Edison Mitchell, as well as aunts and uncles who were part of the family he cherished. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Trawick Mitchell Cato, his brother, Stanley Mitchell and his wife Tammy, and a large and loving extended family that includes nieces, nephews, many cousins, a grand nephew, and grand nieces. The bonds he shared with his family were an important part of his life, and he will be remembered with deep affection by all who knew him.
Early in his career, Stephen served as an EMT, a role that reflected his willingness to help others and his steady presence in times of need. That work was one of the many ways he showed care for the people around him. He carried that same spirit throughout his life, meeting others with a gentle heart and a kind word. Those who knew him best will remember him as a loving and kind man whose presence brought comfort and warmth.
Stephen found some of his greatest happiness during the twelve years he lived in North Carolina. He often considered that time to be the happiest of his life. He lived on a little country road on the side of a mountain in Cullowhee, North Carolina, where he was surrounded by the peace and beauty of the outdoors. He loved that life and the sense of freedom it gave him. The mountains, the quiet road, and the natural world around him were all part of the place he held dear in his heart.
He especially loved the outdoors and found joy in fishing, a pastime that gave him both peace and pleasure. Whether he was spending time outside, enjoying the stillness of nature, or simply taking in the view around him, Stephen appreciated the simple things that made life meaningful. His love for the outdoors reflected his calm spirit and his ability to find contentment in the world as it was.
Stephen Ross Mitchell will be remembered for the love he gave, the kindness he showed, and the gentle way he moved through life. He leaves behind a legacy of family devotion, quiet strength, and cherished memories that will remain with those who loved him. His life touched many, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
Friends and family will be received on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563.
A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM.
Online condolences can be made at http://www.haught.care.
Funeral arrangements were trusted to Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd Plant City, FL 33563, (813) 717-9300
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