Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mitchell, Roland L. December 15, 2006
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The Atkinson Co. paper - October 12, 2006
Mr. Roland L. Mitchell, age 70, of Pearson, GA. passed away Monday morning, 
Oct. 2, 2006 at So. GA Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. following an extended 
illness.
 Mr. Mitchell was born in Shelbyville, IN, Dec. 2, 1935, son of Lloyd and 
Carried Margaret Craves Mitchell. He was a long time resident of Atkinson Co. 
where he retired from the State of Georgia Highway Department after 32 years 
of service.  Mr. Mitchell was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of 
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He was also an 
active member of the Sunday morning Men's Fellowship Breakfast Group where he 
was renowned for his biscuit making.
 Survivors include his wife, Syble Clement Mitchell of Pearson, GA; one son, 
Robert Lewis Mitchell and wife Michell of Pearson, GA; one daughter, Kizzie 
Patricio and husband Richard of Hiram, GA. two brothers, David Mitchell of 
Whiteland, IN. and Charles Mitchell of Franklin, IN; four sisters, Ruth 
Anderson of Grafton, ND; Shirley Barnard of Zephyrhills, FL, Judy Byers of 
Royal Center, IN; and Gail Doucey of Greenwood, IN, two grandchildren, Alicia 
and Alexis Patricio; several nieces and nephews also survive.
 Funeral services for Mr. Mitchell were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006 
at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Lonnie Spikes, Rev. Jimmy Futch 
and Mr. D.Q. Pittman officiating. The Eulogy was give by Mr. Mitchell's son, 
Roland "Buddy" Mitchell. Special musical selections included "Not Afraid" 
and "I Hold A Clear TItle" rendered by the Sweetwater Creek Singers 
and "Amazing Grace" render by the congregation with Michelle Mitchell 
accompanying at the piano. Soft music for the Prelude and Postlude was 
provided by Michelle Mitchell, pianist. The interment followed in Antioch 
Cemetery.
 Serving as honorary pallbearers were: The Sunday Morning Men's Fellowship 
Breakfast Group.
 Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of arrangements

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