"Don?t wear seat belts lest you drown in you own urine?"
In loving memory of
Anthony D. Mitchell
February 16, 1973 - August 16, 2014
Anthony "Tony" Mitchell, age 41, died tragically on August 16, 2014 in Knoxville. Originally from Wyoming, Tony lived in Tennessee for 11 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl McCoul; and grandmother, Donna Dexter. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his fiancé, LeAndrea Osentoski; father and step-mother, Rich and Shelley Mitchell; step-children, Ravenna Thompson and Hunter Ostentoski; brothers, Dean and wife Christine Mitchell; Carsie Mitchell and partner Vince Ruiz; step-brothers, Chuck Palmer, Travis Ronningen, and Zach Cook; sister, Jessicca and husband Reuben Romney; stepsister, Kristy Lary; and nieces, Laci and Cabrina, Nichole, Shanda, Mikayla, Brendin, and Randi. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory is honored to serve the Mitchell family and invites you to view and sign the guestbook below.
Tributes
"Leandrea it feels like forever"
"Today would've been our 11th anniversary, life isn't the same without you baby. I will be holding a memorial this spring, his favorite time of the year. Everyone is welcome, contact me for details, I'll always be his Featherwood, always. 865-235-7468"
"I want to thank everybody for the beautiful things you posted. Tony woulda loved em. We will be having a get together in his name soon. If you would like to come please get ahold of me 865~245~9727."
"Tony be at peace you are loved. You were always better then then what this life could give ."
"RIP Tony, He was my ex-husband an father of our twins. Jordan and Wade Mitchell and he had a granddaughter Jaycey Mae. Horrific way to go. Sorry for your loss Carsie an Dean."
"Tony..... Im so thankful to you for bringing my best friend to my bedside when I was staring death in the face and how you were there also to put hope in my heart and a smile on my face. You and Lea have the greatest love of all...... the Love that only comes from deep in the soul. I know when eternity comes.... I will see You and Lea standing together with the ribbons of Infiniti bound around each other's wrist in the Highest Power's eyes. Lea.... No matter the circumstances, the time, the space... I WILL always be your friend and call you my bestie. Sometimes it snows in April... Sometimes we fell so bad.... Sometimes we wish that life is never-ending.... But, all good things they say never last... Love it isn't Love until it's past. I love you unconditionally forever and always. Laura."
"This is so sad to see a great man taken so early in life. he had it together and him and Sissy were so very happy finally and so one that's Tony my brother away Tony you will have justice and you can then rest in peace and I promise I will do everything in my power to watch over your babygirl forever missed"
"RIP Tony"
"I love you big brother and miss you... I promise I'll take care of sissy for ya..."
"The world will be a little darker place now my brother. I Still hold on strong to those dreams we shared. You never judged me and you always treated me like family and respected me for who I am. I always and will always return the respect we shared for one another. You will be missed I am forever grateful for our friendship, a friendship people only read about. Love you my brother. Rest in piece till we meet again, and Im sure smokey will keep you good company till we all meet again."
"we are so sorry sissy. we love you all. love, the pritt family"
"We spent 10 years by each others side, I never thought I would be without you. I will get justice for you Tony. I promise. I love you with all of my heart, body & soul. Love you more, I called it. Ill see you in my dreams. I love you Thor!!"
"He was the best person and brother at heart. The best brother anyone could have.RIP Brother"
"you're in my thoughts and prayers"
"To my brother....I love you. My heart is like an anchor in a bottomless ocean. You will be missed but never forgotten. May you find true peace and know your family will be watched over. Till you can be with them again. Rest easy old friend. Your brother."
"I am so sad to hear of Tony's passing. He was a kind friend and always took the time to talk with me everytime I ran into him I am praying hard for Lea, her kids & family, & Tony's family & friends during this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all."
"Sis, you have been my best friend from way way back long before we even thought about boys we have been thru alot together and leaned on each other all thru the years thru out it all I can say this is the first of this kind of pain, I wish I had the power to take, it away or say I got this and that be the end like so many times,before this all I can do and will always do is be here for you no matter what you need or what time I am here and hope I can somehow help you, I am so sorry for this UNCALLED for pain its not supposed to be this way, I will miss my "long lost brother" and sending all our love to you and to Tony we will all meet again one sweet day, til then lets remember the good times, we love you sweet sister, FOREVER AND ALWAYS"
"Sissy, we will miss seeing you guys were together all the time. we are so sorry. you will be together again someday. Let us know if you need anything."
"RIP Tony. I will NEVER find another yard man as good as you. Bowser misses You terribly. All your demons are behind are now man. Go with grace. Amen"
"LeAndrea you and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss."