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for Robert Mitchell
Lisa Hassler
June 27, 2007
Dear Carol and Family,
My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you, your Mother, Brother, and extended family during this sad time. I know how much you loved and adored your Dad and with good reason. He was such an honorable man and he had such a positive and lasting influence on so many. May the countless happy memories and good times with your Dad comfort you in the days ahead.
Love and Hugs to you,
Bob Arnold
June 24, 2007
Jerry
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's death. I knew it was imminent from your discussion with Joan just before the Ranger reunion. I did not know about his death until today, 6/24, so I was not able to come up for his funeral. He was a great friend of dad, more like a brother, and our family is so appreciative of all the things that he did before Red's death and afterwards. He helped so much to make Mother during that difficult period and I know that he did it because of his love and affection for both of them. Our daughter said that Bob was so nice to her when she was at Baylor and it eased our minds a bit knowing that she could call him at any time if she needed help. I know that his death is such a loss for you but also a relief knowing that he will not suffer any more. Our love and prayers are with you and I know that your faith in God will give you strength during the days ahead.
Bob Arnold
June 24, 2007
To the Mitchell family: You are in our prayers and thoughts daily. May God put his loving arms around you at this time and comfort you.
Larry, Shela,Jordan Havard Jr.
Sandy (Fore) Grisham
June 24, 2007
Bobby...
I am soo sorry for you & your families loss. Our prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow.
The FORE Family
Kathi Quinn
June 23, 2007
My life has been extremely blessed to know Captain Mitchell, Jerry, Carol and Bobby for only a short period of time. Thank you for letting me come into your home and family to care for your loved one. I pray memories will sustain you until you are again reunited with him and our heavenly Father.
Kathi Quinn, CNA, Bluebonnet Hospice, Waco TX.
Rachel Ragsdale
June 23, 2007
John,
Hey! Just want you to know that ive been praying about you. May God watch over you and help you. Im here for you and ill always be your friend..
LaFon Commander
June 22, 2007
Jerry and Family, We wish to extend our sympathy for your loss and for the loss from our Northside family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Forrest and LaFon Commander and family
Melissa Hay Ishio
June 22, 2007
Bobby & Family:
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was a very noble man. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ann (Tynes) & Mike Goldsmith
June 22, 2007
Bobby and Family,
We are sorry for your loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rene' Miller Perkins
June 22, 2007
To the Mitchell Family:
I had the opportunity to be employed under Sheriff Mitchell while he served as Interim-Sheriff for McLennan County. Sheriff Mitchell was an extraordinary man and always had a big smile on his face. He always had kind words to say to everyone he talked to. He will truly be missed. May GOD wrap his comforting arms around you and your family during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Mary Sam & Joe York
June 22, 2007
Bob Mitchell was our hero. We will always treasure his memory.
McLennan County Sheriff's Office
June 22, 2007
On behalf of the McLennan County Sheriff's Office our sincere condolences to you and your family. May your memories be a blessing and comfort to all who were fortunate to know Captain Bob Mitchell.
Randy and Denise Ragsdale
June 22, 2007
Bobby,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you close and heal your pain with good memories.
LINDA COMER
June 22, 2007
MRS. MITHCHELL AND FAMILY,
KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS..LINDA KAY ELAM COMER, EVANT, TEXAS
R.D. Baldwin
June 21, 2007
I can count one one hand men who have influenced my life.Outside of my family the Captain is at the top. I send my sympathy to the Mitchell family.
Kathy Badley Harper
June 21, 2007
I met Captain Mitchell many years ago through the Joe Wilie Family. I grew up on the road behind his in Chalk Bluff. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
June 21, 2007
Our deepest condolences to the Mitchell family. Mr. Mitchell was a great supporter of ours when I served as principal of Connally High School. Bob Mitchell was a true gentleman.
George and Grace Banda
Thomas Barfield
June 21, 2007
Bobby and Family,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family during this difficult time.
Susan Acker
June 21, 2007
Dear Mrs. Mitchell, Carol & Bobby. I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Mitchell. I remember him as a larger than life man. I know you will miss this wonderful man. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Your Friend in Tyler, TX.
Susan Null Acker
MIKE MITCHELL
June 21, 2007
I loved and respected Uncle Bob. The memories of going to Fort Fisher and other places with him will always be treasured. My wife and kids loved the "mountain of a man" yet knew how gentle he was. Never forgotten.
Jackie Walker
June 20, 2007
Jerry,
Bob isn't really gone, he is only serving the Lord in another location. But the best part is that he is no longer in pain. May your heart be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Love always,
James, Jackie and Jaxom
1st cousin Shirley Ann Wise Harrison
June 20, 2007
As a child, I visited all my Mitchell relatives in East Texas, from time to time. I loved to go to all their homes. It was always such a good fun time. One summer, Wanda Beth, the boys, and I went swimming in the creek. That afternoon, we sold watermelons on the side of the road. Good Ol' times!All the Mitchell's were good , kind, and loving. I have not seen Tooter much through the years, but loved him. I am very proud of him being such a good , kind, and honorable man. And very proud of him beig a "Texas Ranger". I know the "Mitchell Clan" had a good "Home Coming" when Tooter arrived in Heaven. I have been praying for the family, and my thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you.
Robert & Shirley Gardner
June 20, 2007
Our prayers & thoughts are with Robert's family. We will miss him at the Elkhart High School Class Reunion, Aug 24, 2007. He was a fighting Elkhart Elk, Class of 1952. He set a good example for us
all to follow.
Shirley (Nivens) & Robert Gardner
Lindsey Pustejovsky (formally Mitchell-McAdams)
June 20, 2007
Pa was one of the greatest men that I have ever met. He treated me like a granddaughter and I love him for that. Jerry, my prayers are with you and your family.
The staff from Dr. Gardere's office
June 20, 2007
Mrs. Mitchell and family,
I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy and wanted you to know that Mr. Mitchell was one of Dr. Gardere's patients that really touched all of our hearts. He always had a huge smile and a big hug for each of us girls. No matter how bad he often felt, he always had a kind word for everyone. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Jo Ann (Nivens) & Bob Whitlock
June 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike Ashcraft
June 20, 2007
As a pilot for DPS, I flew Bob on numerous missions and he was always a gentleman and a fine officer who added to the value of airborne law enforcement. He will be missed.
Greg and Cynthia Rains
June 20, 2007
Bobby and Family,
In these hard times remember true friends are always there. You are in our prayers.
Ducy Mitchell
June 19, 2007
Bob, Robert Kenneth, Captain, Sheriff, are all names associated with my cousin Tooter, but none of them describe what he meant to me and my family. Gentle, caring, heart of gold, brave, strong, Texas Ranger, that’s how I think of him.
He taught me to ride a horse when I was a child and I looked forward to summers spent with his family in New Braunfels. Riding the horses he leased at Landa Park or watching him with Turkey Blue, his prized Appaloosa are among my favorite memories. When I was considering a career in law enforcement he met me in Austin and introduced me around the DPS office.
When our father died, Tooter took my sisters and I under his wing, “you girls are my girls, too” he once told me.
He was my uncle by marriage, my cousin by blood and my surrogate father by choice.
I am so very proud of how he lived his life and that he was a part of mine.
Tooter’s death leaves a hole as big as Texas in the hearts of many. I will miss him and as we gather to mourn his loss, I find peace in knowing that there’s a Mitchell reunion bigger than Griffin going on in Heaven right now.
Suzy & Alex Lefevre
June 19, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I only know Ranger Mitchell through Bobby and he will be missed.
Mary Nan Story
June 19, 2007
The world is poorer with the passing of Bob but is so blessed that he was with us. He was truly a man big in stature, in heart, in character, and in service to others. I am one of the Skillern cousins who grieve with you, Jerry and all the family. My brother and I always loved visiting Aunt Ruth and Uncle Erb's because we always felt welcomed and loved by everyone. That same warmth and caring never failed to be present whenever Tooter, Jerry and I talked and visited. I will always remember his calls to Houston and prayers during Bob Robert's heart transplants and hospital time. May God give you strength and comfort in the time ahead as I'm sure He has during this long hard time.
Nicole Stewart
June 19, 2007
My prayers are with the loving family of Bob Mitchell. I only knew him for a short time, but was let into his big heart the first time I met him. He had lots of love for his family and friends. We will miss you.
Angie Mitchell
June 19, 2007
I have loved Uncle Tooter and Jerry from the first time I met them. Fifteen years ago, I married thier nephew, Steve Mitchell. Uncle Tooter was always a highlight in our lives. Such a well respected man with a warm smile, kind heart and a great sense of humor. I always thought you hung the moon in Waco. You will be missed but never forgotten. What great stories have come from your life. "If Tears Could Build A Stairway, And Memories a Lane, I'd Walk Right Up To Heaven And Bring You Home Again."
This saying is in our living room next to a picture of Jimmy Ray, Uncle Tooter's brother, Steve & Kenneth's Dad. I read it often. Uncle Tooter, if you are reading this, please tell Jimmy Ray that Steve is a wonderful husband and father, and so proud to be a Mitchell.God Bless you all Jerry, Carol, Bobby and family. We love you!
Mike Stamper
June 19, 2007
I am sorry to hear about your loss. MR Mitchell was our neighbor in chalk bluff and was a good friend of my fathers. He will be missed by many!!
Fran Hamner
June 19, 2007
Tooter has a spcial place in the hearts of all my family members. I remember stories through the years that made him seem bigger than life and then when we visited he was always the warm, gentle, respected cousin who made you feel like you just visited yesterday and the passing time went away. I can only imagine the pain in your hearts today and wish for you a peace only God can give. We love all of you.
Peggy Traylor
June 19, 2007
As little kids, I would spend the night at Uncle Erb's and Aunt Ruth's house. After everyone did their assigned duties around the house, we all played all day long. Through the years I have not seen Tooter very often, but I always loved him and highly respected him as a Texas Ranger. I would like Jerry and family to know that I am praying for them at this time.
1st cousin,
Peggy Mitchell Traylor
Norma C Mitchell
June 19, 2007
As a boy, Bob Mitchell was Tooter to me, and I only learned a few years ago how he hated that name. He was more than my sister's husband and my husband's nephew. He was a second father to my five girls the past forty-one years. I've relied on him for advice many times. I'm not mourning his death. I'm celebrating. I can see him having a joyful reunion with his Uncle John and probably playing poker.
Betsy Mitchell
June 19, 2007
How our earthly hearts break as we miss this very special Uncle. Yet we rejoice with him at his home coming! What a celebration there must have been in Heaven yesterday! I know the smile on his face is why the sun was shining so bright as he was reunited with loved ones gone before. "Uncle Tooter" meant more to our lives than could ever be expressed. He was the safe, soft, understanding, father figure, etc. etc. to Kenneth, and took me, Betsy, in from day one and loved me like one of his own. We love you Uncle Tooter! We love you all, Jerry, Carol, Bobby and John. We pray God's never ending peace, comfort and blessings for you during this time. Love, Kenneth, Betsy, Seth & Kelsey Mitchell
Steve Mitchell
June 19, 2007
I loved and respected "Uncle Tooter" not only as a phenomenal lawman, but as a model person that all men should strive to be like. I think his brother, my dad Jimmy Ray, would have been much like him had he lived longer and that makes me very PROUD. He will be missed and never forgotten.
Marty Mitchell
June 19, 2007
I became Tooters niece when I married his nephew, Steve..It was love at first meeting with his whole family..I feel so blessed to have been a part of this family.Uncle Tooter, you will be missed but remembered always. God bless Jerry, Carol, and Bobby..I love you guys dearly....
Misty Richardson
June 19, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.In the short time I new Mr. Mitchell I came to learn that he was a very great and honorable man in wich I had a great repect for.He will be truly missed by all that new him.
Nancy Carol Mitchell Bateman
June 19, 2007
Throughout my life I remember "Tooter" as a "bigger than life" man. My dad, Jim Mitchell, loved and respected him and he passed that along to me and my sister as we grew up. I celebrate his homegoing to meet with those he has longed to see again, and to watch over those remaining. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Bobbye Davis
June 19, 2007
I pray that God will grant you, Bob's family, His peace. I loved Bob and was always so proud of him.
He was a dear cousin and although I did not see him often, I too, will miss him.
Lynn Mitchell Smith
June 18, 2007
As a little girl I looked up to Bob as my favorite cousin, who brought me a beautiful embroidered jacket when he returned from Korea in the 50s. As an adult, I've respected and loved him for the support and strength he has provided to all his immediate and extended family members. He was tough when it was necessary, but so gentle and patient with his family and children. He never thought of himself as special, but he was to our family. I'll miss him, but I will enjoy so many great memories. May his family feel the warmth and love of a community of friends and gain strength in knowing that Bob will always be with us.
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