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Bernard J. Mitchell Jr.

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Bernard J. Mitchell Jr., 65, of Houston, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in his home.

He was born June 4, 1955, in Washington, a son of Bernard J. and Thelma Craig Mitchell.

Bernie was a 1973 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School and was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Houston.

Mr. Mitchell was retired as master sergeant from the U.S. Air Force, where he spent more than 20 years of service and 10 years of foreign duty in the Middle East and Southwest Asia. He was the recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; Achievement Medal; Outstanding Unit Award with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; Combat Readiness Medal with one Bronze Star; Operation Desert Storm and Shield Medal with one Silver and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Humanitarian Service Medal; Overseas Ribbon Short; Overseas Ribbon Long with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster; Longevity Service Award with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; Southwest Asia Service Medal with two Bronze Stars; and the Kuwait Liberation Medal.

Bernie had also worked as a loadmaster for TWA and the American Airlines in Tacoma, Wash., before returning to Houston.

He is survived by four brothers, Randy L. Mitchell (Monica) of Canonsburg, Jeffrey S. Mitchell and Bruce E. Mitchell, both of Houston, and Bryan D. Mitchell (Ann) of Castle Rock, Colo.; sister-in-law Andrea Mitchell of Crystal River, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

A brother, Larry C. Mitchell, is deceased.

Private graveside services with full military rites will be accorded at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Arrangements entrusted to the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342.

Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.

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