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Richard Mitchell Obituary
Tallahassee - Richard O'Quinn Mitchell, Jr, 80 of Tallahassee, FL passed away Sunday December 13, 2020 from a horrible disease, Progressive Supernuclear Palsy. Dickie loved his wife and children with all his heart and soul. He counted his close friends as family. He was an avid world traveler and adventurer. Dickie and Gaye, his wife of 58 years traveled to Europe, the Caribbean and ALL over America. His favorite travel destination was Alaska. Dick was also very proud of being a Navy Veteran. He loved this Country almost as much as he loved his family. As a Florida State University graduate, Dick was a Seminole through and through traveling to away games and a season ticket holder for over 50 years! He retired from the FL Lottery. Dick was preceded in death by his baby boy, Richard O. Mitchell, III, his father, Richard Mitchell, Sr. and his mother, Frances Sanders Mitchell. He is survived by his loving wife, Gaye A. Mitchell, daughters, Kimberly M. Kupiszewski (Jay) and Robin Mitchell (David) and son, Richard O. Mitchell, IV (Jordan). He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Krystan, Mitchell, Alex, Isiah, Garrett, Amede, Royal, Rommy, Haddie and Forrest and 5 great-grandchildren Liam, Helena, Akin, Ella and Emma who is on the way. Additional survivors include His brother, Mark Mitchell (Maureen) and sisters, Kathy Mitchell and Michelle Weathersby (Rick) who are also an important part of Dick's loving family as well as many nieces and nephews.
A service will be held Monday January 18, 2021 beginning at 9:00 AM at the Tallahassee National Cemetery.
During his life, Dick supported St. Jude and The Shriners Children's Hospital. Donations in his name would be appreciated.
www.stjude.org
www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org
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Ron Brower
December 21, 2020
Gaye. I know what you are going through and I know that it is not easy. No one can tell you what it feels like but I have been there too. I have wonderful memories of living next-door to you and Dick, from the horses to the tractor to the fish fries, and arranging travel in Europe. I hope all is as well as it can be for you and hope that you will email me or call if there is anything I can do to help. Cell phone is 567-1700. Ron
Hugh (Sonny) Cowart
December 21, 2020
Dick and I have known each other since our childhood. We both graduated from Leon High School. In our Junior year we both enlisted in the Naval Reserve and attended Boot Camp in Great Lakes Illinois. Dick's father Richard Sr. presided over the initiation ceremony. I regret not meeting with Richard over these past years. I will miss you Dick, God Bless you.
Bill Grant
December 20, 2020
Dickie was my friend, an unfailingly kind and good man. We shared many old political stories. I share your grief.
Larry Strong
December 20, 2020
We coached Cub League and Senior Major League together, always about the kids having fun. Great guy.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Bill and Kathleen Wilder
December 19, 2020
Gaye, we extend our deepest condolences and may the Peace of the Lord be with you and your family during this difficult time. Bill and Kathleen Wilder, Charlotte, NC.
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