Obituaries

Alex Mitchell

Alex Paul Mitchell Jr., 59, of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born Nov. 17, 1961, in Fairmont, a son of the late Alex Paul Sr. and Clara Mae (Qualls) Mitchell.

Alex graduated from North Marion High School and Fairmont State University with an associate degree. He worked for 34 years as an inspection coordinator for Mylan Pharmaceutical. Alex enjoyed to play golf and travel.

Alex is survived by his daughter, Alexa Durisseau, of Hagerstown, Md.; his two grandchildren, Jamia Durisseau-Collins and Jarai Durisseau-Collins; his sister, Tina Mitchell, of Prussia, Pa.; his nieces, Autumn Jay, Kristen Stewart and Danielle Stewart; and his nephews, Matthew Stewart.

In addition to his parents, Alex was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Stewart, and his brother, Larry Nolan.

Family and friends are welcome to call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont from 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 until the service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Wesley Dobbs, officiating. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home Facebook page. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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