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Joseph J. "Joe" MITCHELL

1927 - 2016

Joseph J. "Joe" MITCHELL obituary, 1927-2016, Jacksonville, FL

BORN

1927

DIED

2016

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Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home - Jacksonville

11801 San Jose Blvd

Jacksonville, Florida

Joseph MITCHELL Obituary


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MITCHELL, Joseph J. "Joe" 89, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away in the presence of his wife and family on July 29, 2016 at Baptist South Hospital in Jacksonville, FL following a brief illness. Joe was born April 24, 1927 in Lower Salem, Ohio and was a member of the Naval Seabees Construction Battalion in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He was owner of Mitchell's Barber Service in Northridge, OH and The Hair Hut in Tipp City, OH before semi-retiring (barbers never completely retire!). His personal passion was gardening and growing African Violets. He was also a member of the Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge #37 in Beverly, OH. Joe is predeceased by his mother, Lizzie Ridgeway Mitchell; father, James H. Mitchell; brother, John J. Mitchell; and granddaughter, Megan Mitchell. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Freda Young Mitchell; daughter, Connie Kostoff (Jim) of Indian Rocks Beach, FL; son, Brent Mitchell (Allison); grandchildren, Ashley Mitchell and Christopher Mitchell, all of Jacksonville, FL; and nephew Jay Mitchell (Sherri) of Oak Ridge, TN. Interment will take place in Beverly Cemetery in Beverly, OH. In lieu of flowers, please offer a gracious donation to the Honor Flight program so other veterans can visit their monument in Washington, D.C. Honor Flight, Inc., 300 E. Auburn Ave, Springfield, OH 45505 or online at www.honorflight.org/donate-now/ Arrangements by Hardage- Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Aug. 2, 2016.

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CW

August 7, 2016

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.

Sadie

August 6, 2016

My condolences to the family. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that God is caring for you during this difficult time. Phillippians 4:6,7.

Marcie T

August 5, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Wrenda Overbay

August 2, 2016

Brent, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and and of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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