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John Willie Mitchell, Sr.

2/21/2018

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​John Willie Mitchell, Sr., age 74 of 1404 Madison Street, Americus, Georgia, passed Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.
 
A wake service will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday, February 23, 2018 at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, 132 Bumphead Road, Americus, Georgia.
 
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 24, 2018, Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, 132 Bumphead Road, Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow  at the Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia.      
 
John was born February 27, 1943 to the late Charlie Mitchell and Hester Brown. He was one of twelve children with six siblings preceding him in death, John Lee, Clyde, Sammie, Roosevelt, Arrie Dean and Annie Maude. He acquired his education in the 28th District of North East High School in Americus, Georgia. He joined Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church where he served faithfully on the Stewart Board, Men and Senior Choir, Custodian and Trustee Board Ministries. He also was a member of the Sons of Allen Organization. 
 
He was united in holy matrimony to Eva Jewel Asberry in 1961 and to this union they were blessed with four children; one preceded him in death, Jeffery.
 
He leaves to cherish his memories a beloved wife of 57 years, Eva Jewel Mitchell, Americus, Georgia; three children, John Mitchell, Jr, (Loretta), James Dennis Mitchell all of Americus, Georgia and Valerie L. Mitchell and a devoted friend Terry Jackson, Covington, Georgia; daughter-in-law, Bridget Mitchell, Covington, Georgia; nine grandchildren, Yazmine Draines, Ashley Mitchell, Amber Mitchell, Damion Walton, Jason Hudson, Kayla Hudson, Brandon Thomas, Jalisa Thomas and Darious Tyner; sixteen great grandchildren; six siblings, Jesse Mitchell, Passaic, NJ, Willie Mitchell, Hartford, CT, Eddie Frank Mitchell (Barbara) and Clarence Mitchell (Mariah), all of Americus, Georgia, Arma Jean Brown, Buffalo, NY and Dosha Watts, Columbus, Georgia. sisters/brothers-in-law, Artis Johnson (Sara), Rev. Robert Coleman (Lodenia) and William Asberry, all of Americus, Georgia, Hannah Asberry, Morrow, Georgia, Bertha Kate, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Lois Asberry, Dianne Asberry Wilson (John), Jennie Asberry, Wylene Asberry and Roy Lee Asberry all of Hartford, CT and Walter Lee Towns of Ideal, Georgia; aunt/uncle, Jessie Hopkins, Americus Georgia and Jimmy Asberry, Andersonville, Georgia; his loving companions and pets, Mickey and Coco and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including Tony Willis, Michael Steward, David Waymon and Tom Yearby.

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Donnie Lewis
2/21/2018 08:32:02 pm

Rip in peace John you taught me how to run the press at Davidson rubber company and my condolences to the family may you find consolation at Revelations 21:4

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Inez Battle link
2/22/2018 09:31:46 am

With Deepest Sympathy, May your precious memories of your loved one be a confront to you now, and know that many Friends are with you in your Sorrow times.

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CMN
2/22/2018 05:19:28 pm

Many prayers are sent to the family during the difficult days ahead.

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Teasa Hopkins Godfrey
2/22/2018 08:31:27 pm

To the family: I pray that God will give you comfort at this time. John was truly a good friend, cousin and uncle all rolled into one to me. I will truly miss him kidding around with me all the time. I love you all and remember, John is okay. I love you all. Teasa

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Melissa&Luther link
2/23/2018 06:47:43 pm

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you

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Rev. Sherryl Harris Sneed
2/23/2018 09:55:08 pm

John was one of the good guys. He was faithful to the end and has now received his crown of righteousness. Praying for the family.

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Ramona Ellison
2/24/2018 06:52:10 am

To The Family, You have suffered a great loss and for that I am truly sorry. Jehovah feels your pain. Psalms 145: 18,19 says " Jehovah is near to all those calling on him,... " Verse 19 says " He hears their cry for help and he rescues them." Almighty God will help you through your pain as he has helped me with my losses. Please rely on his tender care.

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Doshia Watts
2/24/2018 08:10:17 am

Rest In Peace my brother. To my family hold your head up , be strong. For God loves us and he will give strength and heal our broken hearts. John loved you all very much, each of you have special memories to hold on to. I am praying for y’all. I love y’all, it’s not easy but I trust and lean on God for every day strength.

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Angela Merritt
2/25/2018 10:26:36 pm

John and Mitchell family we will be praying for you guys just know that God with help you through this day by day.May you all be blessed keeping looking up to him he will continue to bless you all.Much respect to Mrs.Jewel and the family .



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Simone
2/26/2018 08:38:25 pm

My deepest condolences for your loss. May you find comfort knowing that soon those in the "memorial tomb will hear his voice and come out...to a ressurrection of life." John 5:28-29

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P. Henderson
2/26/2018 10:27:04 pm

I am very sorry for your loss. May the love of family, friends, and Almighty God bring you comfort and support during your time of grief and afterward. (Ps. 83:18; Isaiah 41:10) May the hope of a resurrection on a restored earth bring you peace. (Acts 24:15; Psalm 37:11, 29)

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Louise
2/27/2018 08:37:22 am

My condolences to the family.I know that losing a love one in death is very sad but we can all hold on to the memories that he left. I work with him at Davison and what I remembered of him is that he always made me laugh and he to had a beautiful smile. We all have the promise from our heavenly father at (john 5:28,29) that we can see our love ones again. I am so sorry for your loss .

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