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Erma Peifer
November 2, 2011
Dear Renee,
Having not lived in Austin for over 14 years now I had not heard of Eric's passing until today.
I am so saddened by the news as Eric was such a fine example of a Christian man willing to help others. He was so supportive of me at such a dark time in my life and I will never forget the love and support he and your father showed me.
My prayers are with you and your family. Please know there are many of us who truly honor Eric's memory. He was a great man.
Ulis G. Redic
July 19, 2011
7/18/11
Dear Mrs. Mitchell:
I just found out about Eric's passing today. I am shocked. I am praying for his family. I knew Eric in the Navy. We were like brothers and inseparable. I found some old photos tonight of the Navy days. You & your children will probably appreciate them. I read the articles about Eric today. I'd love to talk with you about him. I haven't seen him since the Navy. We got out on the same day. I've been trying to locate him for 30 years. He was a great brother.
With great love,respect, and prayers,
Pastor Ulis G. Redic
(aka Sandy)
(510)367.5015
Bridget Otte
February 24, 2011
God Bless You Mrs. Mitchell, Crystal (my sister), Deric & Brittney. I miss you all and I'm so sorry. You are in my prayers. Love, Bridget
Jenniffer Muhammad
February 24, 2011
What a great presence this World will be without. I am so grateful to have known such a wonderful, compassionate and strong man. Much love to Renee and the entire Mitchell famiy.
Warmest Regards,
Jenniffer Muhammad
Bro. Cedric Muhammad
February 21, 2011
we will miss your love; your courage; your compassion; and your brilliance. You live in our hearts and souls. So we will never let THEM forget your legacy....may God be pleased with you...Nation of Islam.
Sharian Brown-Taylor
February 21, 2011
To Renee and Family: I am so saddened by the news of Eric's passing. Eric and I were good friends and all of us at Anderson, Wormley & Mitchell became family. I remember those days fondly.
Eric loved his family and he loved God. He always said he would move back to Atlanta and I'm glad he had the opportunity to do that.
My prayers are with you all during this time. May you find comfort in knowing how much Eric loved you and how much God loves you.
God keep you and the family in perfect peace.
Love you all,
Min. Sharian Brown-Taylor
Beth & Taylor Elliott (Doyle)
February 20, 2011
Renee & Crystal - It has been many years since I have seen you. I am so sorry to hear about Eric. I know it has been a hard year with the losses of your parent and now Eric. I say my prayers for you and family. May God hold you close now in your time of need.
Dale Robertson
February 20, 2011
To the Mitchell Family,
Our condolences to you on the loss of Eric. May his courage and strength continue to be with you now and forever.
Thank you for sharing him with Austin.
Dale & Trina Robertson
February 19, 2011
A good neighbor and a good man. You made a difference and you will be missed. George and Jeanne Finan
Michael McDonald
February 18, 2011
Thank God for your earthly present especially in Austin, Tx. My prayers and thoughts are with the Mitchell family at this diffcult time.
Dane Worrell
February 18, 2011
Eric, you were indeed a true friend and a real class act. The most selfless individual I have ever known. I will miss you my friend. RIP.
Emmitt & Wanda Hayes
February 17, 2011
Hello Renee,
It has been a long time since we have seen you and the family. We are deeply sadden about the loss of your husband Eric. He was truly a solider and God sent. May God continue to bless you and your family. Eric's hard work of "Taking the sheets off" of Austin, Texas will never be forgotten. We love you! The Hayes Family (Emmitt Jr., Wanda, Emmitt III and Adrian (Buckie)
O. Wayne McElveen
February 17, 2011
Eric,
You were always a "real" and genuine person and I'm glad to say friend. You will be missed, but never forgotten!
We wish all your family,whom we know and love, and pray God's blessings to all in this most heart wrenching time, especially your lovely wife Renee.
Look down on them from heaven and give them the mental strength and guidance you provided while physically in their presence. You'll make a great "Angel"!!!!
God's blessings and love,
Wayne & Janet McElveen
Eric, you were indeed a true friend and a real class act. The most selfless individual I have ever known. I will miss you my friend. RIP.
Dane Worrell
February 17, 2011
Jimmy Balagia
February 17, 2011
I am saddened by your loss of Eric. I enjoyed knowing him very much, and had the utmost respect for him as an insurance colleague and as a council member. My prayers are with you.
Bernice Mosley
February 17, 2011
My prayers are with you all for the loss of Mr. Mitchell's earthly presence. His memories will forever be with us. He trully stood up for his people with dignity and conviction. He had the heart of a servant,remaining professional and willing to do what was needed to get the job done. He left a model for us follow.BMMTZBC
Tommie & Cassandra Baugh
February 16, 2011
May God bless the entire Mitchell Family during this time of bereavement. We had a lot of respect and admiration for Eric for the good fights that he fought and his unwillingness to back down when he felt he was right about the issues that affected not only African Americans but Austinites in general. God bless and may he rest in peace.
Amanda Everly
February 16, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Eric was a great man and was alway eager to assist me in any way with technology and video conferencing. While working with me he was always asking how my family was and was genuine in all ways. You will be missed Eric.
Margaret J. Gomez
February 16, 2011
To Eric's family: My sincerest condolences for your loss. You are in my prayers during this difficult time. I will always remember Eric's kindness in dealing with insurance issues and how much patience he had to take the time to explain the issues. He was a gentleman and will be missed by many in Austin. Thank you for sharing Eric with the rest of us.
Daryl Dorn
February 16, 2011
A man who had the courage to standup to Austin, and helped us all. He will be miss and forever loved.
Jimmy Earl
February 16, 2011
My most sincere condolences to the Mitchell family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace Eric.
Vera Givens
February 16, 2011
To the family, sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gregory Smith
February 16, 2011
On behalf of the Austin Revitalization Authority, please accept our condolences. Eric Mitchell was a leader of Austin, a visionary and a friend to Austin’s Black community at time when few took action to challenge the status quo. The fruit of Mr. Mitchell’s labor can be seen today in the progress which has occurred in the East 11th and 12th Street corridors of East Austin. The legacy of Mr. Mitchell’s demand for self-empowerment will be realized for generations to come in Austin.
Thank you for the life you lead.
February 16, 2011
We had Eric here in Austin for a little while,but what a Super Super Star he was,for AUSTN,TEXAS. I'm truly sadden when I got the news of his passing. May God contiue his Blessing & Comfort to the Mitchell Family. Mr.&Mrs.Kenneth D. Garner
Del Watson
February 16, 2011
To the Mitchell Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Eric's passing. He was a joy to work with and fun to talk to, especially about politics. I am praying for your family at this very difficult time.
Tony, San, Nikki, LaJuan and Sandy
February 16, 2011
To: Renee Mitchell & children; and Minona Mitchell, Melodi Brown and Stephanie Johnson
May God Bless you in your time of sorrow. May your heavy hearts be lightened with each passing day.
Love,
The Brown's
Linda Wade-Wyse
February 16, 2011
Renee, you and your family remain in my prayers. I worked at Wormley & Mitchell for about two years, and it was a Blessing to have know Eric. I am deeply sadden, but i know GOD only pick the best from His flower garden.
Judith Hatch
February 16, 2011
Just heard the news regarding my high school classmate, Eric Mitchell. Out thoughts and prayers are with the Mitchell family at this difficult time.
Mom Melodi and Steffi
February 16, 2011
My Brother always had a tremendous love for his hometown here in Atlanta, our MOTHER, my sister and I, and our many, many relatives and friends. He stayed faithful to our family church throughout his life (Shiloh Missionary Baptist). He was the SHINING STAR in our families galaxy. I know that he IS Mom's favorite child and I love that. He IS my only and Favorite Brother and I feel as if a part of my life is gone that can never be replaced. My brother did not grow up poor, he had a vast wealth of Love, a very large, close, strong and committed faith-based family, and a very real belief in God. And with those treasures no man could ever be considered POOR. Eric we LOVE you, but,God is gathering his treasures home.
Betty Kee
February 16, 2011
I have always admired Eric for his sharp mind, good sense of humor and his dedication to things that mattered to him, including his family, friends, work, and civic duty. I worked with him at Wormley Mitchell & Associates and was impressed with his insurance knowledge and business acumen. My deepest sympathy to his family. We will all miss him.
Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Brown and Family
February 16, 2011
To The Mitchell Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
May God bless and keep each of you.
Grant Coffman
February 16, 2011
To Renee and Family: I will keep you lifted in prayer. I was shocked and deeply sadden to learn of the loss of my dear friend. Eric was like a brother to me. We spoke often and worked together on business projects, spending many tireless nights burning midnight oil cranking out business plans. The first business plan I ever wrote in the early 1980's was done at Eric's home office late one night.
He was also instrumental in encouraging Marcus, Homer and I to expand Catfish Station to Atlanta. We treasured Eric's friendship even when he moved to Atlanta we remained good friends, going out to dinner talking, even visiting and seeking out new business ventures.
I will miss him so much. I can remember him signing off each of our conversations with his signature good bye, "Peace Out!" I am signing out to you on this day; my brother. I will continue to keep your spirit alive in my heart and daily walk throughout this journey called life! Your living was not in vain. You touched every soul you reached out to along your journey.
Peace Out My Brother!
Ms. Chewning
February 16, 2011
We will always LOVE you and never forget your loving kindness to us, may MAMA, SWEETMAMA, MATTIE and your AUNTS and UNCLES WELCOME you into HEAVEN. LOVE YA! Your AUNT
Cindy Miller
February 16, 2011
I've missed him since his untimely departure from the Council. What a great loss for his family and for the City of Austin.
Vincent/Carolyn Moore
February 16, 2011
To Renee and Family
Peace on the outside comes from knowing God on the inside. Eric knew God and had a real relationship with the Lord, so cherish those memories in knowing that he is with the Lord. He will truely be missed from your family at the Mt.Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Austin, TX
Rev. G.V. Clark, Pastor
Larry Glover
February 16, 2011
Eric, my brother I and all of those who came by you will sorrowfully grieve your untimely passing. You were the brightest light in a unnoticeably dim arena, you fought deligently, erect, true and proudly for those who would not be heard nor gazed upon. Regrettably we have lost you and all you stood and fought for. Rest peacefully my brother.
Cheryl Terry
February 16, 2011
To the Mitchell Family,
You are in our prayers today. Eric Mitchell's words of wisdom will be missed!
Tony & Cheryl Terry III
Eileen Wallace
February 16, 2011
I worked with Eric in the insurance industry. Eric treated everyone as if they were important with integrity and honesty from the heart. A true gentleman. I know he walks in the Light.
Angela Chisholm
February 16, 2011
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss, he was truly an advocate for those without a voice. He was a good man he will be missed.
Dojustice Lovekindness
February 16, 2011
Peace And Love To You And Your Family
Roosevelt Harden
February 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 15, 2011
Eric, my friend,sing you a song as you enter your journey into the spirit world, you have earned the owl feather, wise one, we all will miss you, may your family be blessed, as the creator is at your side, for you did his work while on mother earth.
tu amigo-county commissiioner Pct. 4, marcos de leon y familia,austin tx.
Lee Cooke
February 15, 2011
Renee and his family,
I am shocked and sad to learn of Eric's death. He was a friend who sought to understand city government, meeting with me on a regular basis for years. This was well before running in 1994. He was thoughtful, interested in doing what was right, being a good stewart of the people's money and seeking to be his own person, beholding to what he thought was right for Austin. I did not see him much after leaving office in 1991 or hardly while he was on the council, but I think that he did question, challenge and was marching to an independent beat. Frankly, we will always need that in City government!! I am truly sorry to read about your loss, our loss, tonight and send my heartfelt blessing to you in Georgia.
Barbara McBride Chavis
February 15, 2011
Rene
I am sadenned by your loss. Celebrate Eric' s life and know that he is looking down from Heaven. My prayers and condolences are extended you and your family.
Jeff Heard
February 15, 2011
Eric Mitchell was a great person, friend, public servant, family man. As always, the last time that I saw him maybe 10 years ago, he acted like we had seen each other every day since we had met in the mid-1980's, getting started as young men with growing families and big futures. Who knows about the futures, but the friendships remained. Eric always lifted you up with his smile and good wishes. He was special and kind with a sense of goodness. I loved Eric Mitchell. If I had known he was ill, I would have called him to wish him well, but I know without a doubt he would have turned it around to make me and all his friends feel better. God bless the Mitchell family at their time of loss.
Curtis Greeson
February 15, 2011
To Renee and Family:
Eric will be forever missed and yet he still resides in our hearts. May the LIGHT of GOD surround you, the LOVE of GOD infold you, and the PRESENCE of GOD watch over you in this time of need.
I shall miss my Cousin Eric and yet know that he is always with me in true Spirit.
James & Yvonne Davis
February 15, 2011
Renee & family, Our prayers and deepest expressions of sympathy are extended to you and your family. Eric was a true friend and public servant. We will miss him dearly and never forget him.
Candice Wade Cooper
February 15, 2011
As a teenager, very engaged in the east Austin politically climate. I remember meeting Eric Mitchell for the first time. He stood out amongst all off the council members. He was passionate, articulate, a fighter and stood for what he believed in. Although he has physically left this place, his legacy will remain. And for those like me that truly understood his fight, he will live within all of us. May God provide comfort to his family during this difficult time.
James & Yvonne Davis
February 15, 2011
Eric was a true public servant and friend to the Austin community. I especially appreciated his passion, conviction and courage as he fought for everything he believed in. Eric fought for the "African American Quality of Life" long before any study or research. He stood for doing the right things for the right reasons. May God bless and comfort Renee, the children, family and all who loved Eric. He will never be forgotten.
Gavino Fernandez Jr
February 15, 2011
God Bless Eric Mitchell and may he rest in peace. May God Bless his surving family members and thank you for sharing Eric with the Austin Mexican-American Community. From El Concilio a coalition of Mexican-American neighborhood Association. Que Viva Eric Mitchell!
casey riley
February 15, 2011
R.I.P. to a great man..
TOM WEST
February 15, 2011
peace and love eric, to you and youre family, the world has lost a great warrior, the heavens have gained one.
i will miss you and speak of you often. carry on my friend.
TE WEST
Pam Edwards
February 15, 2011
The Eric Mitchell I knew is hardly lying down to rest. I am sure he is right up front, even Almighty God himself is using Eric to challenge the evil trying to sneak into heaven.
I sure loved doing business with him back in the 90s. What a man!
Eddie & Stella Roland
February 15, 2011
To Renee & the Family:
There will never be a time that God does not want to hear from you as you go through this time of bereavement. However; remember, it is in your time of deepest need that you will find the depths to which the tenderness and grace of Christ can reach. Only Christ alone can and will bring you comfort and assurance.
Eric, fought a good fight - “you can surrender without a prayer, but you can not pray without surrender; you can fight and not ever win, but you never truly win without a fight.”
Eric is going to be missed for he was truly a warrior! Our prayers are with you.
George McGee
February 15, 2011
Eric had a heart for 'all' of Austin. A great model for us, especially today. Eric left a legacy to live up to & into.
Emmitt Hayes
February 15, 2011
To The Family.. Wanda and I are so full of sorrow to learn of Eric's passing. We pray for your strength to endure. The Brother had to leave us but he left us with so, so much and most of all he "kept it real" which scared a lot of folks. I will never forget his speech the night after the final election. He was so right! God Bless your soul Eric. We love you
Debbie Russell
February 15, 2011
Thank you for speaking truth to power.
James Garrett
February 15, 2011
I am a City employee who still works for the City and I remember Eric and what he tried to to for East Austin to the Family my prayers are with you God Bless you and keep you.
Glenda Thorn
February 15, 2011
I lived in East Austin before it became the "new-hip" Central East Austin and I remember how hard you fought for our equality and I want to thank you. May God bless you and reward you for all your efforts.
February 15, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Eric Shropshire
February 15, 2011
My condolences to the family of Eric Mitchell. I would only hope that Austin's commitment and vision for economic justice will be a lasting tribute to him.
Harrell D. Williams, Sr.
February 15, 2011
Eric: I pray you are with God now. I thank God for lending you to Austin/us. Your service here did make a difference. Sincerely.
Michael Glaros
February 15, 2011
To the family and friends of Eric Mitchell,
I admired his courage and his earnest efforts to make a difference in the Austin community. My thoughts and prayers are with you as we reflect on his good memories.
Mary Negrete
February 15, 2011
My condolences to the family, Eric was truly a gentleman and a very caring person for his city and his family.
Alfred Johnson
February 15, 2011
What a shock to our society. Sad to hear the loss. Your legacy will be remembered.
Woody Roberts
February 15, 2011
Goodby Eric, I will miss you. We met when I needed help from the council and he offered his hand. Since then I've known him to be a man who cared deeply for his city as well as his neighborhood. My best wishes to his loved ones.
Roxanne Evans
February 15, 2011
To Renee and Family: Our hearts go out to you and the family. I will always remember Eric's intellect and passion, particularly his passion for East Austin. Eric was ahead of his time in Austin and never fully appreciated. But those of us who understood him appreciated him deeply and will always be greatful for him being part of our lives, and part of the same struggles.
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