Mitchell Shawn Maness

1960 - 2015

Mitchell Shawn Maness, 55, slipped peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior on Friday, April 17, 2015. Memorial service: 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Brown's Memorial Funeral Home, Irving. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memoriams be given in Mitchell's name to the SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, Texas 75212 or at www.spca.org/gift; or AIDS Orphan Outreach - First United Methodist Church Grapevine, contact Trudy Hughes at 817-481-2559, extension 150, or trudyh@firstmethodistgrapevine.org. Mitchell was born Jan. 17, 1960, to John and Sally Maness in Beaufort, S.C. He was one of those rare souls who spent his life and energy lifting the spirits of others. His remarkable eye for beauty and perspective was apparent in his photography, but even more evident in the way he viewed people. Mitchell found something beautiful and special in everyone he met and was always eager to share his observations. The love for his family, friends, fine wine, a great meal and especially his rescue dogs was unsurpassed. Mitchell's warmth, wit and impeccable character will be missed by all who were blessed to cross his path throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his father, John Coke Maness. Survivors: Left to love and carry on his stories and memories are his mother, Sally E. Maness and partner, Murray Bridges; brother, Michael S. Maness and wife, Debbie; brother, Mark K. Maness and wife, Barbara; brother, Marshall K Maness and Mary Isaacs Burgess; sister, Michelle Ballard and husband, Mike. Mitchell also leaves behind nieces, nephews, extended family and hundreds of friends.