Bob is survived by his wife of 32 years Susan Hamlin Mitchell, sons Mark and wife Michelle; Craig and wife Karen; and Christopher, and daughter Susan Blankenship. Grandchildren Camille Mitchell, Chase Mitchell, Georgianna Dowdy, Michael Blankenship and great granddaughter Raelynn; and sister Marianne Mitchell Bernier and husband Louis and a host of Nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Vernon Batte Mitchell and Emily Bowen Mitchell, brothers George, Joe Batte, Henry (Billy Fox), Julian, and Don, a sister Emily, half-sisters Hessie Gilbert and Mabel Taylor sisters in law Alice Griffin Mitchell and Jane Brett Mitchell.

Bob Wayne was a lifelong member of Monumental United Methodist Church; he was a lifetime member of the Greensville Fire Department since 1960 and served as Chief several times and as President until 2022.

He and his family owned Mitchell Brothers Supermarket in Emporia for 75 years and was operated by Julian, Don, and Bob Wayne.

Pallbearers are Chris Rawlings, Jeff Rawlings, John Watson, Kenny Ryals, Ricky Bernier, Edwin Bernier, Charles Bernier, Mike Rae and Gary Mitchell.

Honorary Pallbearers are the Greensville Volunteer Fire Department.

The family will receive friends at Echols Funeral Home on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

A funeral service will immediately follow starting at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jerry Wicker officiating. Interment to follow at Emporia Cemetery

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Greensville Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences may be made at www.echolsfuneralhome.com