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Blair David Mitchell (1950 – 2024)

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Blair David Mitchell, 74, departed this life on November 5, 2024. He had been a faithful member of the United Methodist Church throughout his life. Blair graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University and received a law degree from William and Mary’s Marshall-Wythe School of Law.

After a short time in private practice in Newport News, he entered government as Assistant County Attorney for Stafford County, Town Attorney for the Town of Front Royal, and County Attorney for Warren County.

Blair David Mitchell

He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Marie, and by his younger brother, Steve.

He is survived by his wife, Sharron, of Fredericksburg; his brother, Dan (Pauline), of Silver Spring, MD; and numerous nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

A memorial service will be held at Welborne United Methodist Church in Richmond at 11:00 a.m. on November 16, 2024. The family will receive friends one hour prior, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the service at 2:00 p.m. at Westhampton Memorial Park in Richmond.

Instead of flowers, please contribute to Fredericksburg United Methodist Church or Welborne United Methodist Church.

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