Royce Mitchell, age 89, of Ariton, AL, passed away peacefully Sunday night May 1, 2022, at his residence. Graveside services for Mr. Royce Mitchell will be held at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery located in the Josie community with Reverend Joe Underwood officiating. Burial will follow in Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery with Skeen Funeral Home of Troy directing. Friends will gather at Skeen Funeral Home Chapel in Troy from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to view Mr. Mitchell and share cherished memories. In memory of Mr. Royce Mitchell, donations may be made to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284. He was born November 9, 1932, in Pike County Alabama to the late John Henry Mitchell and Onie Tolsen Mitchell. Royce Mitchell worked for the state of Alabama maintaining roads for many years. He served as a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church in Brundidge, AL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers John Mitchell and Ralph Mitchell. He is survived by his best friend, Nan Barr Singleton; three special friends: Elanor Barr, Mary Barr, and Linda Berry (Ray), their children Amy and Zack (Dana) Berry; his lawn keeper and friend, Johnny Dubose. The guest book may be signed and words of condolences expressed at www.skeenfuneralhome.com