CENTRAL CITY, KY., Robert Junior Mitchell, 80 of Central City passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his residence in Central City. He was born December 2, 1943 in Powderly, KY to both the late Robert Mitchell Sr. and Pansy Hightower. Bob as he was lovingly known was a member of the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Central City and under watch-care at Browder Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Browder.  His employment consisted of approx. 14 years with Sinclair & Gibraltar Mines followed by an additional 12 years for KY Laborer. His sons were his life whom he loved dearly and Robert exhibited a fondness for hunting and fishing, delighted in conversing with anyone he met, enjoyed discussing various topics while exchanging his personal opinion and assisting his fellowman in his time of need. His distinct style of speech always resulted in contagious and uncontrollable laughter.

Also preceding him in death a loving wife of 45 years Phyllis Mitchell, Mary Alice Thomas, and granddaughter Michela Brittany Phelps.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories 3 devoted sons Courtney (Jacqueline) Phelps of Arlington, TX, Rico Lamont (Toni) Mitchell of Fort Worth, TX., and Marcus (Ginger) Mitchell of Central City, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 1 niece Rita (Rev. Terry) Daniels of Bowling Green, 1 nephew Gene Martin of San Diego, California, several cousins, distant relatives, and friends.

Visitation 9am – 11am at the church on Friday. Burial in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY. Rev. Otis L. Cunningham, Sr., Officiating and Rev. Michael Powell, Eulogist.

Funeral Services are at 11:00 am Friday, March 22, 2024 at The Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church 411 N. 1st Street in Central City, KY.

Final Tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home 109 Court Row, Greenville, KY 42345