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WILLIAM "BILL" MITCHELL M.D.

1930 - 2013

WILLIAM "BILL" MITCHELL M.D. obituary, 1930-2013, Winter Park, FL

BORN

1930

DIED

2013

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Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home

1350 West Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park, Florida

WILLIAM MITCHELL Obituary

MITCHELL, M.D., WILLIAM BILL83, of Winter Park, FL returned to his heavenly home on November 28, 2013. Bill was born in Dalton, GA on August 10, 1930, the third son of Mary Adelia and Douglas Wright Mitchell, Sr. He attended Northwestern University where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and graduated from Emory University Medical School where he was a member of Phi Chi Medical Fraternity. He was married to his lifelong sweetheart, the former Miss Lucy Lane Lambert of Dalton, GA, for 61 years. They moved to Winter Park, FL in 1960 where he began his OBGYN practice at Winter Park Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the OBGYN Society of Central Florida, OBGYN Medical Society of Florida, American College of OBGYN, American College of Surgeons, Southern Medical Society, American Society of Infertility, and a member of AMA. Bill was a founding member of Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park, FL. He was an avid golfer and bird watcher from age 11 and was also a founding member of Dalton High School's golf team. He was a passionate follower of the University of Georgia Bulldogs and had a lifelong commitment to the "Power G". Bill was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winter Park, FL since 1960. His passion and commitment were to his family and to his patients, who all adored him. Bill's light-hearted personality, uncanny sense of humor, and quick wit endeared him to all. He is survived by the love of his life, Lucy Lane and his four devoted children, Clay (Kim), Michael (Judy), Laura Lane Heidrich, and Mark; eight grandchildren, Massie Wanzenberg (Chris), Clay Mitchell, III; Mitch, Lucy Lane, and Adelia Heidrich; Michael and Ashley Mitchell; and three great-grandchildren, Wright, Cole and Lucy Wanzenberg. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 4:00 -5:00 p.m. at the Carey-Hand Cox Parker Funeral, 1350 W. Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, FL. The funeral service for Bill will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 125 N. Interlachen Avenue, Winter Park, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations to the First United Methodist Church of Winter Park.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Nov. 28 to Nov. 30, 2013.

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January 17, 2023

Grandad,
you don“t know how much i miss you and mimi right now. i miss going to your house and sitting in your lap. i miss playing school with mimi. i would do anything in this world to be with you one last time.

till we meet again. fly high. i love you so much!

love your great granddaughter Lucy

Linda Bixler

December 13, 2022

After all these years, I still miss him. He was the best doctor I've ever had before or after Dr. Mitchell. He would be appalled how Dr's treat their patients now. I had him as my Doctor since I was 17 until he retired. Wonderful man and physician.

Linda M Bixler

November 23, 2021

I had Dr. Mitchell as my GYN for almost 40 years. Without a doubt I've never had another doctor like him. His humor, concern and compassion rates 100 for me and I can't say that about another doctor I've had since. I loved him and still miss him. Sympathies go out to his lovely family. I know you still miss him.

Linda Bixler

November 22, 2020

Dr. Mitchell was my GYN for almost 40 yrs. He was without a doubt the most compassionate and thorough doctor I had ever had before or since. I will always miss him.

Linda Bixler

October 6, 2015

Dear Mrs. Mitchell and Family, I know it is 2015, but I just learned of Dr. Mitchell's passing. He use to tell me almost every visit I needed a Primary Physician, and I would answer him, YOU are my Primary Physician. And that's the way it was for over 40 years until he retired. I've never met a more gentle or kinder physician since. He spoke of his family often with pride and sometimes laughter. Please accept my belated condolences. He was a wonderful man. It was an honor to have known him.

August 14, 2015

Dear Mrs. Mitchell, I just found out that Dr. Mitchell passed away in 2013. I was a patient of his for 40 yrs. I am so sorry to hear of you and your family's loss. He was one of the most compassionate and gentle doctors I have ever met. Before or since. I send my deepest and heart felt sympathies.

JIM and NANCY DEEN

January 15, 2014

Dear Mrs Mitchell and Family
We were so saddened to hear of Dr. Mitchell passing.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers ,
Our deepest Condolence to your family . Dr Mitchell was a wonderful man . We will always remember him and his kindness .
JIM AND NANCY DEEN

James Williamson

December 9, 2013

Lucy Lane,

I was saddened to read of Bill's passing. He and I practiced at Winter Park Memorial for many years. He was a wonderful physician with integrity and a delightful personality. I considered it a privilege to be his friend. My condolences to you.

Jim Williamson

Anne Bunn Sullivan

December 4, 2013

Mrs. Mitchell, Laura Lane, Clay, Mike & Mark, I have such fond memories of your entire family: spending the night with Laura Lane, waterskiing, etc. So sorry to hear of your dad, but glad he was there to meet my dad on his arrival. I am sure they are keeping each other company. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God grant you peace and stengthen. He will live on in our hearts.

December 3, 2013

Clay: Linda and I are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I can recall meeting him so many years ago and being impressed with his class and graciousness. May God richly bless you and keep you during this challenging time.

Noel and Linda

Jim Bray

December 2, 2013

Laura has already commented on here and summed up our families thoughts very well. I just wanted to add my condolences. Our families will forever be connected to yours through our parents relationship. The Mitchell's will always hold a special place in our hearts. Tell Lucy Lane and the family Mom send her love....

December 2, 2013

Mark,

My condolences to you and your family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Ayla Hudson
VSEA, Montpelier, VT

Sue Rudolph

December 1, 2013

Dear Mrs. Mitchell and Family,
Dr. Mitchell delivered both of my daughters, Shannon in 1965, and Paige in 1967. He continued to be my Dr. until just before he retired. He was a professional Doctor, but also kind and considerate. My deepest sympathy to all of you and may the peace that passes all understanding be yours. Blessings,
Sue Eaton Rudolph

December 1, 2013

he meant the world to me

john morgan

Elyse Anderson

December 1, 2013

In loving memory of a very special man. I have many wonderful memories of being at the Mitchell house over the years.
With much love and respect,

Joyce Wood

December 1, 2013

Dr. Mitchell was a wonderful and caring physician and I was so fortunate to have him as my doctor. I amso sorry for your loss.

December 1, 2013

What a wonderful and caring man. His humor and calm manner were so reassuring to his patients. I hope his family will find comfort in knowing how many lives he touched and how much he will be missed by the community he served.
Rocky S. Thomas

November 30, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mitchell Family during their loss of Dr. Bill Mitchell. My wife was a patient of his for 45 years (until he retired; he was a very caring physician and a special person. We had just talked about him a couple of days ago and wondered how he was doing during his retirement days. I was so shocked to see his picture in the paper since our discussion was just on November 26. Bless all of you. Loretta and Lawrence McAdam

Nancy Beltran

November 30, 2013

As a patient of Dr. Mitchell's for many years, I was very sorry to hear of his passing. He was a very kind man and a wonderful, caring physician. My prayers and sympathy go out to his family.

Debbie LaFreniere

November 30, 2013

It's with deep sadness I read about Dr. Mitchell's passing. Though I know of him more through Lucy Lane's loving descriptions, it seems our world has lost a rare man. His virtue lives on in my memory and I extend my utmost sympathy.

November 30, 2013

My Dad, J.W. Bray, and Billy Mitchell were the best of friends growing up in Dalton. Our family would visit the Mitchell's when we traveled to Florida and any time they returned to Dalton. It was always a fun time. Dad and Dr. Mitchell would laugh & laugh, it was always a time of happiness and seeing close friendships between Dad & Billy, also Mom & Lucy Lane. Dr. Mitchell spoke at my Dad's funeral, and was incredibly supportive for my Mom. It's very comforting to know he & Dad are in heaven together; catching up and sharing jokes. Mom would have been at the funeral, but travel is too challenging now. Our family will be praying for the Mitchell's in this time of loss. Thank God for our loving Savior that gives us a hope and a future in Him. Sincerely, Laura Lynn (Bray) Swafford

November 30, 2013

My condolences to the family of William "Bill" Mitchell M.D. in the passing of your loved one. May the God of comfort be with you. Ps.90:10. Ps.37:10,11,29. Sincerely,E. Mitchell.

November 30, 2013

Uncle Bill was a pillar of the Mitchell Family and a Dear Friend to my parents-- Godson, John Clay Steward

Pattie and Joe Lewis

November 30, 2013

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Mitchell. He was my doctor for many years. What a fine doctor and man! His values were evident and his counsel sound. He and my husband shared a love of orchids, too. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mitchell family. Pattie and Joe Lewis

Ernie Straughn

November 30, 2013

Dr. Mitchell was one of those special people that each of us strive to emulate. Regardless of the challenges he faced, I will always remember him laughing and with a smile on his face. My sincerest sympathies to all of the Mitchell Family, love you guys.

Alice Gidus

November 29, 2013

Condolences to the family. I was a former patient of Dr. Mitchell's...He was my Dr. for many years and delivered 2 of my children..He was one of the best doctors!

Tom Kennedy

November 29, 2013

Dr. Mitchell let me interview him at his office in the early 1990's as I was seeking opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. His wise counsel and candor helped me to determine my direction and eventually embark on my now 22 years in the medical field. I will forever be grateful to him. Our prayers are with the Mitchell family during this difficult time.

November 29, 2013

So sorry to hear this news. Many fond memories of growing up in the Mitchell house. Prayers from the Locke family for all the "Mitchells."

Karen Hart

November 29, 2013

The family and staff of La Cantina are saddened to hear of Dr. Mitchell's passing. Amazing people and long time customers. Our sympathies are with Mrs. Mitchell and his family.
God bless!!

November 29, 2013

Thinking of the Mitchell family and your loss.
Kelli and Jim Stanley

Pete Nason

November 29, 2013

He was a fine man and will surely be missed. I spent many hours bird watching with him and was a pleasure to be around. My condolences to his wife and family.


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