Ronnie Dale Mitchem, master plumber

Ronnie Dale Mitchem passed away Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. He was 56 years young. He was born in Laurel, Md., son of Larry Mitchem and the late Lucille Marie (Belcher) Mitchem.

He was a master plumber and would be the first to tell you “I plumbed that house.” He enjoyed bass fishing, riding dirt bikes, NASCAR, football, and the great outdoors, and loved his little dogs, especially Gizmo. He was extremely kindhearted, always willing to lend a helping hand, and if he didn’t know how to fix it, he would figure it out. He loved his daughters and was always there for them with great advice.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille; and sister, Sheila. 

He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Sealey (Shondel) and Leah Bowler (Ryan); two grandchildren, Keigan and Arabella Sealey; nieces and nephews, Crystal Baldwin, Aubree Jane Cobo, Spencer and Cohen; his brother, Anthony Mitchem; and his girlfriend, Dawn Ward.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, with a visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored for trees to be planted in Ronnie’s name, alivingtribute.org.

Visit Ronnie’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his online guestbook at watsonfh.com.