Eric Allen Mitchell, 46, of Newport News, VA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. Eric was born in Newport News to Janice Tiedeken and Dennis Mitchell.

Eric graduated from Menchville High School in 1993.

Over the years Eric has worked a variety of jobs in the retail business and his excellent customer service skills landed him several management positions along the way. He had 12 years with Blockbuster Video. This past year, Eric completed a trades course at JARC where he became certified as a CNC Mill Programmer and Operator. His goal was to continue his career in a new line of work.

GO BRAVES! Eric’s favorite baseball team his entire life was the Atlanta Braves. His love for the Braves began when he was a young boy and would watch Braves games with his Gram. He spent many years collecting baseball cards and quickly ended up with some awesome collections. His favorite football team was the Philadelphia Eagles and he loved NASCAR racing.  

Eric was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Geraldine and Robert McConnell and his Paternal Grandparents, Barbara (Gram) and Edward Mitchell. He is survived by his Mother, Janice Tiedeken (Charlie); his Father, Dennis Mitchell (Joyce) and his Daughter, Elizabeth Mitchell. He also leaves behind his Stepsister, Deanna Mitchell along with many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Weymouth Funeral Home in Newport News, VA. Reception to follow at Janice Tiedeken's residence, 634 Sterling Street, Newport News, 23605. In lieu of flowers the family would like to request that donations be sent to the Helping Up Mission in Baltimore, MD or the Salvation Army Men’s Center in Virginia Beach, VA.