Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mizell, Henry September 26, 2014
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Atkinson County Citizen - October 9, 2014
 Mr. Henry Mizell, age 63, of Douglas, GA, passed away Friday, September 26, 
2014, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA, following an extended 
illness.
 A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Mizell was born March 13, 1951, son of Lendsay 
and Vonell Musgrove Mizell. He had made his home in Atkinson and Coffee County 
his who life. He worked  for the Georgia Forestry Commission for 8 years before 
beginning his career with the City of Douglas Fire Department where he worked 
for 31 years and a half years retiring in 2010 with the rank of Lieutenant.
 After retiring, he was able to devote all his time to his real passion, 
“Horses.” He was a former President of the Coffee County Saddle Club, member of 
the American Quarter Horse Association and a horse trainer. It was said that 
Henry could ride, break and train any horse. He was an avid fisherman and a 
proud Papa to his grandchildren, Emma Grace and Logan. He attended Pine Grove 
Baptist Church in Nicholls, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Lendsay 
Mizell, 2 brothers, Tony Mizell and K.L. Mizell and a sister, Louise Mizell 
Wright.
 Survivors include, wife Debra Sally Mizell of Douglas, GA; daughter, Holly 
Mizell of Douglas, GA; son Hank Mizell and wife Amy of Axson, GA; Mother, Vonell 
Musgrove Mizell of Douglas, GA; two grandchildren, Emma Grace & Logan Mizell; 
seven brothers, M.L.Mizell of Kathleen, GA, Nick Mizell and wife Amanda of 
Douglas, GA, Ira Mizell and wife Julie of Irving. CA. John Mizell and wife 
Sherrie of Clover, SC, Ray Mizell of Griffin, GA, Jim Mizell of Griffin, GA, 
Jeff Mizell and wife  Shelby of Vidalia, GA; two sisters, Judy Mizell Dunn and 
husband Faron of Willamson, GA and Julie ann Mizell of Douglas, GA; brother-in-
law Michael Wright of Axson, GA; several nieces, nephews and other relatives 
also survive.
 Funeral services for Mr. Mizell were held Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at 2 
p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Douglas, GA with Rev. John Carver 
and Rev. Larry Stone officiating. The Eulogy was given by his daughter Holly 
Mizell and the Fireman’s Prayer was by Casey Wright. Special musical selections 
and video’s included “Remember When” and “If I Had Only Known” and “The Cowboy 
Rides Away.” A special musical number “You Are my Sunshine” was sung by 
granddaughter, Emma Grace Mizell and the closing song “Lead Me Home” was 
rendered by Brandon Musgrove who accompanied himself on the piano. Soft music 
for the prelude and the postlude was played by Brandon Musgrove pianist.
 The interment followed in Tanner Cemetery with honors rendered by the City of 
Douglas Fire Department Honor Guard and a Special son “Amazing Grace” by 
bagpipes was played by CD.
 Serving as active pallbearers were Jacob Mizell, Mark Mizell, Lucas Mizell, 
Clifford Stone, Johnny Bryant, David Varnedore.
 Honorary pallbearers were current and retired and retired members of the City 
of Douglas Fire Department.
 Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.
 


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