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James Robert Mitchell

FUNERAL HOME

Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. - Cascade Chapel

1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW

Atlanta, Georgia

James Mitchell Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

Funeral services for Bro. James Robert Mitchell "Jim" will be held on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 12 noon at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 725 Pleasant Hill St., Roswell, GA. Instate 10 a.m. Pastor Sabin P. Strickland, officiating. Interment, Westview Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 11:30 a.m. on the day of the service. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife, Emma J. Mitchell; sons, Damian and Davin, (Durham, NC) Mitchell, Brandon Hodges; stepson, Ronald D. Word II and stepdaughter, L'Tanya S. Word; grandchildren, Justin and Jordan Mitchell and Ronald D. Word III; brother, Lloyd (Joanne) Mitchell, sister-in-law, Elma (Floyd) Mitchell; sister, Faye Jean Stallworth, and an aunt, Lou McKinney all of Albion, MI; a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. TODAY Public viewing from 12 to 9 p.m. Murray Brothers Funeral Home Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd., S.W. (corner of Cascade Rd near I-285) 404-349-3000. mbfh.com

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for James Mitchell

21 Entries

Debora Arceneaux-Thomas

December 1, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family of James "Tennessee" Mitchell. I met Tennessee during my freshman year at Prairie View. He was a good friend and a great protector. May God bless you. His physical presence is gone, but he will live on in your hearts. I commend the Atlanta Falcons for honoring Tennessee at the Bucs game.

Jimmie Short

November 30, 2007

A life long friend from childhood when "Pork Chop" came to Albion to visit for the summers. You will be missed.

thaddies wingate

October 26, 2007

my name is gene wingate I met porkchop back in the early 60's when he would come to albion michigan to visit his two brothers who lived there. He was a great athlete and a even better person. Rest in peace chop.

NIKKI

October 26, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Kendall Farmer

October 26, 2007

Damon and Davin,

We are so saddened to hear of your tragic loss. We have so many great memories of your family and the times we spent playing baseball at sandtown Park together, Damon keep your head up
Sandtown Dodgers your old friend Kendall And the Farmer Family Eddie Mom & Pop.

Albert "Berry" Williams

October 25, 2007

My deepest sympathies are extended to The Family of Jim Mitchell.

"Meat" was one of a kind! He always had a smile, a hug, and a kind word. His efforts, delivered in communities in which he lived, are appreciated and will be missed.

God said... "enough is enough Jim, come on home". "Well Done"!

I will miss him.

RIP my friend!

Barbara H. Williams

October 25, 2007

My deepest sympathies are extended to The Mitchell Family.

I met Jim in 1971 through his good friend and my GodBrother, "Big Claude". Because we lived nearby, I would see him frequently 'running' to aid in his training. Jim always greeted me with a smile and a hug. We had good and memorable times together. Even at the lowest point with his health, he seemed as courageous as when he was on the football field, and that's saying a lot. I will miss him.

Be assured that, though this is very hard, God has His arms around you and will guide you safely through this ordeal.

Jennifer Banks

October 25, 2007

Damien & Davin, you guys are in my prayers. My family and I will truly miss your dad, he was a really nice man. Love Always

Marva & David Simpson

October 25, 2007

Damon and Davin,
Our prayers are with you doing this difficult time. Know that God will continue to bless you!!!
Love,

Arthur Green

October 24, 2007

With deepest sympathy to Jim Mitchell. From Arthur and Adrienne Green

NFL player: New Orlean Saints, Jets, and Ottawa Rough Riders

Rebecca Green

October 24, 2007

We grant our deepest sympathy to the Mitchell family. Jim you will be greatly missed. Mark, Rebecca Green and Jenai Felder

Joel and Carolyn Williams

October 24, 2007

It has been and honor and pleasure knowing Jim 'Meat' Mitchell and we wish the family strength during this time of great lost.

Danielle Adams

October 24, 2007

Sorry for the lost of Mr.Jim, Jim was my Father friend (Capt.Curt)Southside Field.My heart goes out to the family.Jim always welcome my family with open arms.

Pastor Sabin P. Strickland

October 24, 2007

Pastor Sabin P.Strickland and The Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church want to express to the Williams family our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bro. Jim Williams who was a faithful member until his move to Shelbyville, TN. Bro. Jim will be missed as he was always seated in the front of the church on any given Sunday. May God continue to bless the family as a gentle giant has gone on to glory to be with God. Keep your hands in God's hand and he will guide you unto Him.

Humbly Submitted,
Pleasant Hill Bereavement Ministry

Robert Bean

October 24, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Allen Ransom

October 24, 2007

I was born in the same town as Mr. Mitchell, Shelbyville,Tn. He was my Uncle Rob(Turk)best friend. My Dad (Albert) was a good friend of his also. My Dad visited him a couple of times when he was coaching in Atlanta. As a kid I was always trying to get an autograph from him. I never got the autograph because of his schedule. I retired from Robins AFB in 2001 and I met a guy at Robins who was from Murfreesboro who always talked about when they played Shelbyville in football they had a guy named Pork Chop who was no joke on the field and they had no answer for him. May God bless him and his family.

Samuel Jackson

October 24, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

PAUL GENTLE

October 24, 2007

MY HEART IS SAD IN THE LOST OF JIM,
WE HAD GREAT TIMES AND WAS FUN TO HANG OUT WITH. I WILL SEE HIM AGAIN
I'M SURE.

Donna Martin

October 24, 2007

Jim Mitchell was a true friend to me and my family. He would frequently call the house and was always so courteous to me. If I answered the phone he would first speak to me, then ask about all of my other family members. I remember thinking how gentle he is to be such a big man.

He always cared about my daughters. When Heather was hospitalized he came to the hospital to see her. He would always remember their names and ask about each of them by name. He would say, "How is Heather doing at UGA". He would say, "Is Jennifer keeping her grades up? Her Dad says she can really swing that bat!"
I always felt a warm feeling when talking to him. He made it so personal!

I first met Jim back in 1977 when he was playing with the Atlanta Falcons. He was the tough tight end with the pleasant smile. I was a diehard Falcon fan, traveling with the team. He always performed on the field and was a leader on the team. It is ironic that years later he met my husband and they became great friends.

I remember when he was to marry Emma. He mentioned it to me over the phone and I said, "you sound excited". He responded, "she's the love of my life!". I said to him, "your mama did real good!"

Here's hoping and knowing that Emma will lean on the Lord to get through this tough time!

Bobby Williams

October 24, 2007

With Deepest Sympathy.

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