Barry Michael Mitchell, born August 4th, 1950 in Hartselle, Alabama, died July 2nd, 2020. Predeceased by father Billy Don Mitchell and mother Toy Alice Mitchell, he is survived by hero, best friend and wife Andrea (Andi) Lynn Ritchie, brother Dr. Stephen Wyatt Mitchell, sons Zachary Wyatt Mitchell and Benjamin Michael Mitchell, Ben’s wife Loni and granddaughters Emma Grace, Hadley Toy and Fallon Olivia Mitchell as well as adopted son Brad Pit Michael Mitchell Ritchie.
Barry Graduated from Morgan County High School and received degrees from the University of Alabama (BFA Graphic Design) and Auburn University (MFA Painting and Printmaking) as well as completing post graduate studies at the University of Mississippi and the University of Tennessee. His work career consisted of 40 years as an advertising agency Graphic Designer, Art Director, Creative Director and Illustrator as well as five years as a general irritant and silk screen printer. He also taught Illustration and Graphic Design at Auburn University, Tuskegee University, the University of Mississippi, the University of Tennessee, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Samford University.
Widely (self) regarded as one of the finest fisherman of his generation, he also enjoyed cooking, golf, drawing and painting, shooting stuff, being the center of attention and occasionally wearing wigs.