He was born July 3, 1951 in Quincy the son of William K. and Mary Lou Hoaglin Mitchell.

He was a 1969 graduate of Quincy High School and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 until 1973. From 1974 through 2006, Kenneth was employed by the U.S. Government Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior, as an electrician working on dams and canals. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and a marksman. He also enjoyed reading, spending time outdoors and working on his '78 Firebird, which was his pride and joy.

Survivors include, his mother; a brother, Phillip L. Mitchell of Quincy; a nephew, Jesse J. Mitchell of Quincy; a niece, Michelle Hocking and her husband, Joseph, of Camp Point, IL; a great-nephew, Mitchell D. Hocking of Quincy; several aunts and uncles and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, William K. Mitchell, Jr.

Graveside Services: Friday, June 27, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, IL with the Rev. Robert Cowman officiating.

Visitation: Thursday, June 26 from 4-6 p.m. at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

Memorials: American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association

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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.