Leslie Mitchell

Leslie Mitchell, 78, of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 at his other residence.

Leslie was born to Leslie Jessie James Mitchell and Sarah Virginia Burleson Mitchell. He was a hardworking man who performed his job as a logger with expertise. He enjoyed riding horses and reading his Bible. Most importantly, Leslie loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than anything in the world.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 12-2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville. His funeral will take place at 2 p.m. Burial will take place at Union Hill Cemetery in Hackleburg. Dr. Ron Horton will officiate.

Leslie is survived by his wife, Pennie Jean Mitchell; sisters, Ann Loveless and Sue Lawler; daughters, Wendy Armstrong (Vic), Candice Edwards (Robert) and Keela Taylor (Matt); sons, Jesse Mitchell, Codey Mitchell, Grant Mitchell (Hailey) and Bubba David Hopson (Becca); grandchildren, Ashley Wiginton (Megan), Ryan Davis, Tyler Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell, Caleb Mitchell, Chandler Mitchell, Samuel Mitchell, Dillan Mitchell (Sydney), Austin Mitchell (Kailey) Peyton Mitchell (Caroline), Sawyer Mitchell, Cameron Mitchell, Jayden Hopson, Dexter Taylor, Dean Hopson, Leon Mitchell and Dusty Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Jamerson Wiginton, Peyton Mitchell, Weston Mitchell, Palmer Mitchell, Elliot Mitchell, Ella Mitchell, Conner Mitchell and Rainee Reece Mitchell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Sarah Mitchell; brother, Ottis (Leanor) Mitchell; sisters, Leota Britnell (Rubin), Lannie Hamby (Russell), Faye Hudson, Virginia Mitchell and Lillian Harris and grandson, Bubba David Wayne Hopson.