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Gary Mitchell Obituary

Gary E. Mitchell CHESAPEAKE - Gary Elbert Mitchell, 48, born in Knoxville, Tenn., and a resident of Chesapeake, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in his home. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and went on to be a contractor and owner of G.E.M. Roofing. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Lisa A. Mitchell; his mother, Lois Egan and her husband Chuck of Norfolk; his father, Thomas Mitchell and his wife Bobbie of Harrogate, Tenn.; two daughters, Lindsay H. Mitchell and Aaron H. Cockrell and husband Justin; a granddaughter, Bailey R. Cockrell; a mother-in-law, Rita Robinson and husband James; five sisters; two brothers; and best buddy, Trey "Butter Bean" Gordon III. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Mr. Keith Lewis. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Meherrin Bow and Gun Club; his mother- in-law, Rita Robinson and husband James; aunts, Frances Brockett and husband Bob, Betty Johnson and husband Gary; and a special cousin, Tammy Lawson whom he loved so very much. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, 2009.

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Crystal Hobbs

February 20, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies in your time of grief. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that I may do to help you through, please let me know.

Randi & Barry Boyce

February 18, 2009

Lisa, Lindsay, & Aaron,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you are going through this difficult time. Just remember in your hearts that Gary is in a better place where there is no pain, and God loves fishing and hunting too. We are here for you all if you ever need a friend to lean on...

Pam Askew

February 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray God will give you comfort at this time. I would love to have you come visit one week-end so I could finally meet you. Tracie speaks highly of you, and it would be nice to have you visit the country. You are welcome any time, so if you would like to get away sometime let me know. God bless.

Penny Edwards

February 17, 2009

Hey Lisa, I no what your going through, as you well know. Please no I am here if you want to get away or talk. I love you, Aaron and Lindsay.

Tracie Martin

February 16, 2009

It is evident by the outpouring of support, over these last few weeks and days, that Gary was loved by a lot of folks who have been generous in their giving of themselves. We can all be reassured that there is a hello after goodbye. You will be missed greatly. And Lisa, don't forget... I promised Gary that I would always be there for you (and the girls too) and I will. Yall are in my thoughts and prayers.

ED Goin

February 16, 2009

Tommy and family
You are in our thoughts & prayers
in the loss of Gary.

Ed & Juanita Goin (Louisville,Tn.)

Billie & Donnie Cockrell

February 16, 2009

Lisa,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all during this difficult time. Please know that we are here for you.

stephanie hunt

February 16, 2009

we love you very much and thank you for your great friendship through the years and thank you for being you love you with all of our hearts michael and stephanie hunt

Bobbie Jo & TC Bancroft & Morris

February 16, 2009

My heart goes out to Garys family. I am so sorry for your lost.

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