Mitchell Eugene "Country Shaker" Thornhill, 65, of Laurel, MS passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at his residence in Laurel, MS. He was born Friday, February 14, 1958 in Wesson, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Ellisville Funeral Home on 1204 Ave. B, Ellisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Ellisville Funeral Home. The burial will follow in Oak Bowery Cemetery. Bro. Robby Johnson will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797

Mitchell was a seasoned truck driver for over forty years. He also served as an associate pastor of Amazing Grace ministry. He loved his Lord, his family and his country. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mitchell was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Mable Thornhill; daughter, Joanie Read; parents, James and Janie Sue Thornhill; grandson, Braiden West.

Survivors include his current wife, Barbara Thornhill; son, Mitchell "Bubba" Thornhill, Jr. (Kayla);  daughter, Crystal West (Mike); son-in-law, Steven Read; step-sons, Chris Lightsey (Nickie) and Kenny Lightsey (Vera);  step-daughter, Beth Lightsey;  brothers, Jim Thornhill (Janet), Dennis Thornhill (Clara) and Scooter Thornhill (Tena);  sisters, Lajuan Walker and Sue Thornhill as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Pallbearers will be Jay Johnson, Steven Read, Matthew Holifield, Jonathan Walker, Kane Rowell, and William "Sug" Graham.

Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher West and Bubba Thornhill.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com