Arthur Samuel “Hop” Mitchell Sr., 78, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Brookside Rehab and Nursing Center in Warrenton, Virginia.
A funeral service will be held at 10 A.M. on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St., Front Royal, Virginia with Sammy Campbell officiating. Burial will follow all services at Panorama Memorial Gardens. Guests are welcome to visit with the family one hour prior to the service.
Hop was born on February 8, 1944 in Virginia to the late Robert and Rebecca Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lorretta Mitchell; his son, Albert Mitchell; his sister and several brothers.
Surviving Hop is his son, Artie Mitchell (Juanita); his daughter, Janice Mitchell, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Hop owned and operated Hop’s Drywall Service from 1972 to 1989, and thoroughly enjoyed working. He could always be found behind a camera taking photographs of his family and friends. He was a car enthusiast, of all cars, Especially his 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation at: https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?10243.donation=form1&df_id=10243&mfc_pref=T

Janice you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Janice
Sorry about the loss of Hop I havent seen him since i was little at Aunt Becky in Yorkshire. I am Harvey Powers Daughter raised by Be and Nellie Powers. Prayers to the family.
Sending sincere condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time. Prayers to the family and friends to whom lives have been touched the kindness and love of Hop during his lifetime. Always remember the memories shared with Hop, Loretta and his family through the years.
Sending Love from Billy Brown and Terry Coffman
Prayers to all of you. Hop will be missed and remembered by many.