Mitchell Holt Scissell

Mitchell Holt Scissell, 59, of Searcy passed away Thursday, January 6th at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. He was born June 28, 1962, in Keiser, Arkansas.

Mitchell was a hard worker. He worked for the Bryce Corporation for nearly 14 years. Mitchell loved his Bryce family. Mitchell was an avid Razorback fan; he also loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but he had a knack for gardening, and he could grow the absolute best tomatoes. Mitchell’s true love and joy was his daughter, Sydney, who he treasured.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Sydney Scissell of Searcy; two brothers, Glenn Scissell (Betty) of Beebe, and Andy Scissell (Lisa) of Tennessee; four sisters, Phyllis Lloyd of Searcy, Patty Smith of Wilson, Leeza Phillips (Roger) of Searcy, and Karin Scissell of Russellville; two sister in-laws, Tammy McClain and Sheila Griffin; and his mother in-law, Nadine McClain of Osceola.

Mitchell was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Scissell; parents, Burley and Wanda Scissell; his biological father, Troy Bolick; father in-law, Glen McClain; grandmothers, Florence Fortner and Mildred Bolick

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 11th from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 12th at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens in Osceola, Arkansas under the direction of Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.