This site is a tribute to John Vernon Mitchell, born October 1933, Johannesburg, South Africa, died August 2022, Essex, UK. He was the beloved husband of Margaret and beloved father of Elizabeth and Ann.
Eight years in the trade department of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 2 years Trade Commissioner at the London embassy of Southern Rhodesia.
Distinguished oil economist: 26 years at BP, 25 years at Chatham House.
He is much loved and will always be remembered.
So pleased to be able to contribute to the same great cause as you did.
Dear John, Heaven is lucky to have you. You will be in heaven as you were on earth: kind, generous and the ultimate gentleman - with an inner dancer in you. Go well and rest well Big love Martine Johnson
A wonderful man, a remarkable energy economist
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