Gerald Amick "Jerry" Mitchell

1943 - 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Amick Mitchell
March 22, 1943 - May 23, 2023
Powell, Ohio - The gates of Heaven surely swung wide open when Gerald "Jerry" Mitchell arrived on May 23, 2023. Jerry departed this earth following 80 years of a life led by faith and kindness.
Jerry was the epitome of a southern gentleman with a soft southern drawl that added to his charm as he made every encounter memorable. He offered a caring shoulder, a listening ear, a great sense of humor and gentle guidance to anyone in need. This knack made him a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, school administrator/teacher, and boss.
Jerry attended East Carolina University where he received his Bachelor's degree and was a proud member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He continued his education obtaining Masters degrees from University of South Florida.
He was born to be an educator and the impact he made on the lives of thousands of students left a lifelong impression on many. He served as Coordinator of Special Education for Manatee County Schools before becoming Superintendent of Bradenton Christian School where he served from 1991 until 2003. Jerry gave extra attention to those with special needs and learning disabilities, opening inclusion opportunities for those students.
After retiring from Ft Lauderdale Christian School in 2009, and in true Jerry fashion, he and Roseann moved to Ohio to form a village of support for their grandson, Amick who has autism. He came to love Ohio and gardening with four-seasons, college football and top-notch healthcare. However, the move shortened his beloved golf game to a two-season sport.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Roseann; children; Drew (Jenn) and Brooke (Lars) Olson; the grandchildren "Gdad" adored: Garrett, Gavin and Grayson (Mitchell), Lena, Amick and Thoren (Olson); step-grandchildren; Tess, Bethany and Anni (Mahurin); niece and nephews; Patty (Rich) Urban, Doug (Tiffany) Weaver and Shannon Mitchell; brother-in-law, Mike (Jeannie) Makowski; life-long best friend, Brenda Bowen; his precious Godchildren; Ken Bowen, Bonnie Bowen, Jennifer Jerome and Mark Tutschulte; along with many special friends from across the country and abroad. He was preceded in death by his parents; Nellie and William Mitchell; brother, William "Bill" Mitchell; sister, Judy Weaver; and nephew Terry Weaver.
Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 15th, 2023 at Bradenton Christian School at 10 AM with a time of fellowship following from 11 AM to 12 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to iTaalk Autism Foundation (iTaalk.org) which was near to Jerry's heart as a founding board member and member emeritus.
As the hymn 'It is Well With My Soul' was one of Jerry's favorites, we know he made a lasting impression on our souls and we will be forever grateful. As we bid farewell, we send him off with this sentiment: "Well done, good and faithful servant."