Rodney Tyrone Mitchell, of Denton, TX passed away suddenly at age 45 on February 26, 2018 at his home. Rodney was born October 8, 1972, to Marvel and Joyce Mitchell in San Antonio, TX.

Rodney grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Highlands High School, where he played football and served on student council. Rodney moved to Denton to attend the University of North Texas where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees and went on to serve thousands of students. He worked at UNT in a variety of roles for 25 years in student housing, as the Director of Student Support Services, and the Director of the Upward Bound Program. He also worked briefly for the City of Denton as the Assistant to the City Manager. Since 2013, he has served UNT as the Associate Dean of Students. Rodney made a major impact in the university and community he loved and he touched thousands of lives as a generous, caring servant of others.

Rodney met his wife Melanie Ann Wilde at UNT and the two married on March 25, 2000 in Denton. Rodney and Melanie served for many years at the Denton Church of Christ at Welch Street, on the UNT campus, and Singing Oaks Church of Christ.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Melanie Ann Wilde Mitchell, and son, Hayden Mitchell of Denton, TX; his mother, Joyce Mitchell, of San Antonio, TX; his father, Marvel Mitchell, of Austin, TX; and his brother, Zachary Mackey (Ling), of Blacksburg, VA and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Rodney will be remembered and loved forever by his family and a multitude of friends.

A visitation will be Friday, March 2, 2018, 6-8 P.M. at Singing Oaks Church of Christ in Denton. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Singing Oaks Church of Christ in Denton.