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JOHN MIZELL Obituary

MIZELL Beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother and friend of many John Barney Mizell Sr. passed away at The McGraw Center for Caring on June 2, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. John Sr. was born December 6, 1921 in Eastport, Florida and was the son of Oddie & Joseph Mizell. He was the last survivor of 4 siblings. John Sr. joined the United States Navy in 1943 during which time he fought in WWII and served his country honorably through 1945. In 1947 he married Allene Toole in Folkston, GA and resided in Jacksonville Florida and in 1950 their son John Barney Mizell Jr. was born. After the military John Sr. took a job at Jefferson Smurfitt where he stayed for 41 years until he retired. John Sr. was a car enthusiast and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and building everything from playhouses for the grandkids to work sheds for him to do projects in. John Sr. loved the Lord and devoted his life to serving him. He cherished his country because he knew all to well that freedom isn't free. He adored his family working tirelessly to make sure they had the best of everything. In 1990 his wife Allene passed away. He discovered a love for the golf course when he married Esther Price in June 1991. It was a new found enjoyment for him. They played in several seniors tournaments and he even won a few. Esther and John Sr. spent 20 wonderful years together until Esther passed away on May 26, 2011. John Sr. is survived by his son John Jr. (Lorene), His grandchildren Kelly Alwine (Dale), James Mizell (Margaux) and great grandson Sean. Funeral services will be held on Monday June 6, 2011 at 2pm at Hardage Giddens Funeral Home 4315 Main Street Jacksonville, Fl. 32206 with pastor Kyle Reese officiating. Followed by internment at Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers are James Mizell, Dale Alwine, Leslie Price, Lee Wilsey, Jim Robertson and Bob Harbin. The family will receive friends on Saturday June 4, 2011 from 6pm 8pm at Hardage Giddens Funeral Home 4315 Main Street Jacksonville, Fl 32206. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to McGraw Center for Caring 4715 Worrall Way Jacksonville, Fl. 32224 or The Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300 Jacksonville, Fl. 32256 https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org. If a man does his best, what else is there? - General George S. Patton Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jun. 4, 2011.

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Joan Branch

June 11, 2011

My deep and sincere sympathy to John's family. I am a niece by marriage of his now deceased wife, Esther. I am sure Heaven has two new angels, together again. May memories of your Dad, Grandfather remain forever in your hearts. God Bless!

June 6, 2011

John and Lorene our prayers and thoughts are with you. I know that it was a long and painful journey for your Dad. We hope that you find comfort and peace that the suffering is over. Don and Kathy Taylor

Rick Yeomans

June 5, 2011

My dad and I worked with Mr.Mizell at the mill for many years. He was a wonderful man who loved his family. My prayers are with the Mizell family during this difficult time. God Bless You.

James Mizell

June 5, 2011

We will never forget you papa. Love Bubba, Margaux, and Sean.

Pat Mizell

June 5, 2011

I'm sure that he and Julian are catching up on all the fish they have missed, and all the discussions about years ago. Sorry for your loss.

Kelly Alwine

June 4, 2011

We will miss you papa. You are the best!

Melissa Gutteridge

June 4, 2011

John, Lorene, Kelly, & Bubba,
There is no words that seem adequate for a time like this, but I hope that your memories of all the good times comfort your family during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Laura Gutteridge

June 4, 2011

Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God be with you in this time of sorrow and may your family take comfort in the cherished memories held deep in your hearts.

June 4, 2011

RIP Sailor and thank you for your service.

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