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Ola Mize Obituary
He was born in Marshall County in 1931 and entered the Army as a "buck private" in 1948. He worked his way up through the ranks and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. He retired as a Full Colonel with the Special Forces. He was in charge of the Special Forces School the last five years of his military career.
Among his fellow comrades he was known as a "warrior's warrior." He was the most dedicated soldier you could find. Most of all, he loved the Lord. If he could have a message to send his friends and others throughout the world, it would be "Give your heart to the Lord and live for Him." He was a member of Southside Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Kate Feazell; parents, Herbert A. Mize and Belle Mize Barry; and brothers, Herbert Wenton Mize and Clifford Mize; brother-in-law, Andrew (Dicky) Jackson.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Mize; daughter, Teresa Peterson (Rodney); grandchildren, Brandy Pearson, Jennifer Frachiseur, Katie Smith (Chris) and Joshua Haney; great-grandchildren, Sarah Haney, Luke Pearson, Drew Pearson, Landon Smith, Cason Smith and Hunter Haney; brothers, Gary Mize, Donald Mize and Johnny Mize; sisters, Judy Hienrich, Brenda Garza and Della George; brothers-in-law, Lee Jackson and Jack W. Cooey; sisters-in-law, Denise Jackson Cooey, Kathy Shields Jackson; numerous nieces and nephews; his chosen family, Joel and Tammy Haney, Rick and Linda Vaughan, and many special friends.
Pallbearers will be United States Army Honor Guard.
Special thanks to Lawley Hospice, Dr. Kaleem, Kathy Garner, CRNP, Dr. Lucian Newman Jr., Dr. George Harrison, Dr. Daniel Ryan, Dr. C. Barry Dobbs and Dr. Keithan, III.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15. 2014, at Southside Baptist Church, 3975 Highway 77, Southside, Ala., 35907. Full military honors will be at the graveside at Crestwood Cemetery immediately following the service.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 this evening at Southside Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Southside Baptist Church Building Fund, 3975 Highway 77, Southside, AL 35907.
You may view this obituary and send online condolences at crestwoodmemorialfh.com.
Memories and Condolences
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33 Entries
Avery
November 2, 2016
I am doing a school project on this man. From what I can find, he was a wonderful soilder and beautiful soul.
May he live forever in peace.
Tom Roberts
March 21, 2014
Well done, good and faithful soldier, warrior and friend. With great respect and warm memories, from rifle ranges at Graf to Vietnam to Smoke Bomb Hill. You were a true friend and a man of calm wisdom. May God's peace embrace you, Lee.
From...another old soldier.
March 18, 2014
R.I.P. Nsncy Knight
Dalton J. Nix
March 18, 2014
I remember Lee as a member of my 1947 sophomore class at Emma Sansom High School. He joined the Army and did not return for the Junior year. Over the years I kept track of his military experience. Lee served his country well!
John Patterson
March 17, 2014
I and all Korean War Veterans Salute Col. Mize Our prayers are with Family and friends.
Carolyn Parker
March 16, 2014
May God be with your family. Thank you for sharing Col Mize with us. God bless your family. May his soul have eternal rest and peace.
Commissioner Carolyn Parker
Becky (Argo) Cox
March 16, 2014
Mrs. Mize and family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Col. Mize. I have fond memories of you from my preteen and teen years at church. RIP
GWEN BONNER
March 16, 2014
My condolences to the family and friends.
May the Lord comfort and console you.
May you cherish the memories and love the Col. left in your heart.
With deep sympathy.
Randy and Linda Edwards
March 16, 2014
God bless america, and our country, and the men and women who defend it. Thanks especially to col. Mize. May God be with the Mize family at their time of loss.
Josh Haney
March 16, 2014
Love you granddaddy.
Jim Helms
March 16, 2014
Col. Mize a true American hero will be missed by all. The Mize family will be in our thoughts and prayers
AOCS Jim Mangum, USN (Ret.)
March 15, 2014
Thank you for your service to the U.S. Army and our nation. I'm saddened to see a warrior of your caliber pass away. The vets of WWII and Korea, "the old breed", are fast fading into history. We may never see your like again. Fair winds and following seas.
James Lytle
March 15, 2014
I pray the Lord will wrap his arms around the Mize family and comfort them during this difficult time. I had the pleasure and honor to have known and serve under Colonel Mize for many years. A true Hero has been called home. Rest in peace Sir.
Lisa (Henley) Pike
March 15, 2014
Dear Teresa and mrs mize. So sad to hear of col mizes passing. I have so many wonderful memories of sleepovers at your house. He always kept us girls at attention and things lively and exciting. He will certainly be missed by so many. I'm so glad I got to see him at Teresa's house last year. He still gave the best "bear hugs ". Love you and will keep you in my prayers.
March 14, 2014
SO sorry about your loss.Your family are in our prayers. Bated to hear about the passing of Lee. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Love you'll. Johnny and Teresa Hill
Raymond Sandy
March 14, 2014
I served under Col. Mize while assigned to Camp MacKall, Ft. Bragg NC 1977-78. I had the honor of chauffering Col. Mize from Ft. Bragg to Camp MacKall every morning. Col. Mize was not just our Commander, he was our enlisted man's guardian, always keeping us out harms way. Col Mize, you are now one of God's Warrior's. Kathy and I will always have you in our Prayers. Thank you for the honor of soldiering under you.
Susan Duke
March 14, 2014
Dearest Teresa, An American hero for sure but also he was your "Dad" & I am so very sorry for your loss. Hold tight to God's word & know you will see him again.
Steve Marquardt
March 14, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
March 14, 2014
Deepest sympathy to all the Mize family. I am so sorry for your loss. May knowing God and others care bring you comfort during this time of sorrow. 2Cor. 1:2,3 ..... AM
Pat Stafford Glasscock
March 14, 2014
My love and prayers to the family of Col. Mize. His Mother, Father brothers and sisters were my adopted family when I was growing up.
CW4(r) Hank Hunt
March 14, 2014
Thank You!
You will always be one of my heroes. May you have soft landings on all those DZs in Heaven.
God bless You paratrooper.
Mark and Paula Reeves
March 14, 2014
Betty' you and Lee are very special to me, "God bless" and may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I will miss Lee's jokes and smile at Western Sizzlin.
Mark and Paula Reeves
March 14, 2014
Betty; you and Lee are very special to me, God bless' and may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I will miss Lee's jokes and smile at Western Sizzlin.
Patrick and Wanda Collier & Family
March 14, 2014
Ms Betty and Family, Our heart felt prayers go out to you. We will always remember Bro Mize. May God give you strenght, comfort and peace. Heaven has brought one of it's saints home. Love and Prayers
Ray Calafell
March 14, 2014
An American hero has left us to "prep the DZ" in Heaven. Lee was a friend and mentor, but most of all, a genuine gentleman that filled the room with his gentle, kind, humble bearing. A hero to the Regiment, a hero to his teammates, a hero to the men he mentored. God Bless You, Sir! My condolences to Ms. Betty and all the family.
McClellan Family Chiropractic
March 14, 2014
Mrs. Betty & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will never forget the numerous talks and vists that we were honored to have with this wonderful man. Col. Mize had a great spirit and was always a joy to be around. We were very blessed to have known him.
Carmen Hopper
March 14, 2014
May God continue to comfort each of you in a special way, today and the days and nights ahead.
Donna Mize
March 14, 2014
Love you Uncle Lee! Give Dad, Aunt Betty & Granny Belle a great big hug for me when you see them. You will be missed very much! ?
Fred English
March 14, 2014
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU MY FRIEND OF 64 YEARS BASIC TRAINING JUMP SCHOOL AND THE 82ND AIRBORNE TOGETHER AND ALL THE TIME IN BETWEEN, ESPECIALLY THE TIME YOU INVITED US ALL TO FORT BENNING FOR THE DEDICATION OF THE MUSEUM - IT WAs our last get together with Claude Harlow, George Gardner and Claude's son-in-law - it will never be forgotten RIP MY FRIEND
Melinda Wilson
March 14, 2014
My prayers go out to this family in there time of sorrow ,may God amazing love shine down upon you all Amen .
Mitchell and Briana Harden
March 13, 2014
Our sincere sympathy is with Betty and all in the family. God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Mitchell and Briana Harden
Sammy George
March 13, 2014
You and the brave men like you who went into battle never knowing if you would make it home to Alabama are my heroes. The world is a much better place because of you and a grateful nation appreciates what you've done and how you've lived your life. You have been an inspiration for so many.
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