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ANDREW MICKLE Obituary
MICKLE, ANDREW
'DADDY MICK'
Gainesville - Deacon Andrew Richardson Mickle, age 93, Retired Educator, World War II Veteran, 1950 graduate of Bethune-Cookman College, Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 20-Year Commissioner with the Gainesville Housing Authority, 6-Year Neighborhood Housing Authority member, 35-Year Gardenia Garden Board of Directors member, Pleasant Street Historic Society Board of Directors member, Master Tailor, avid swimmer (eponym of the Andrew R. Mickle Pool under the City of Gainesville Parks & Recreation Department) received his reward for a life well-lived and entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at North Florida Regional Medical Center
(Gainesville, Florida).
Deacon Mickle will live on in the hearts of those who loved him most - his beloved family: devoted wife - Catherine Berry-Mickle; three sons - Judge Stephan P. Mickle (Evelyn), Dr. Darryl L. Mickle, Jeffery A. Mickle (Rhonda), (Andrew L. Mickle preceded him in death); daughter-in-law - Yolanda N. Mickle; and as a daughter - Sandra D. Mickle; eight grandchildren - Stephanie M. Mickle, Amy G. Mickle, Stephan P. Mickle, II, As A Granddaughter - Deitra Mickle, Sharron K. Ferguson (Leo Sr.), Yolanda G. Mickle, Catherine D. Mickle, (Patrick Andrew-George Mickle preceded him in death), Cotie W. Jones (Nichelle); six Great-Grandchildren - Gabrielle A. Mickle, Stephan P. Mickle, III, Jaelin S. Jones, Courtney C. Jones, Cotie W. Jones, Jr. and Leo Ferguson, II; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, admiring friends, and a devoted Pet - Phoebe who will also miss him.
The Celebration Of The Life And Legacy of Deacon Mickle will commence as follows:
Itinerary
~Friday~
(February 20, 2015)
2:00-4:00PM
Public Viewing at the
Funeral Home
5:30-6:00PM
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
renders Fraternal Rites
at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church
6:00-7:30PM
Viewing at Mount Carmel
(where the Family will
receive Friends)
~Saturday~
(February 21, 2015)
10:15AM
The Procession Forms
at Deacon & Mrs. Mickle's Residence
1635 SE 14th Avenue - Gainesville
10:30AM
Public Viewing at Church
11:00AM
Funeral Service
followed by
The Repast
at The Rev. T. A. Wright
Family Life Center
In lieu of flowers, Checks may be made Payable to: City of Gainesville Mickle Pool Contribution and Mailed to Gainesville Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs, PO Box 490 Station 24, Gainesville, FL 32627.
Arrangements Entrusted To: DUNCAN BROTHERS' FU-NERAL HOME, 428 NW 8TH Street, Gainesville, FL.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for ANDREW MICKLE
Joyce Frazier
February 21, 2015
Your loss is great and we are keeping you in our thoughs and prayers.
The Fraziers...Charlie, Joyce Nd Matthew
Sarah Edwardson
February 21, 2015
Darryl, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Alvyne & Chelva Wilson
February 21, 2015
To the Micklels family, wishing you all the best in your time of sorrow. Remember he's gone to a better place, but he's still here in our hearts and in memorys. He may have been a small man in statue, but he had a very big heart. With all our love and blessings
Rev. Willie C Lock and Family
February 20, 2015
When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Mr. Mickle will greatly be missed.
Arthur & Gloria Shell
February 20, 2015
Truly, a man who exemplified Christian Principles in all aspects of his life as an educator, in community service, and devotion to family! He was a Blessing to all! Thanks for sharing him with us. Our condolences to the family.
B. Johnson
February 20, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Shirley Vinson Johnson
February 20, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rev. Newton & Barbara Williamson
February 20, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Darrell & Jackie Johnson & Family
February 20, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the Lord be your refuge and strength.
Ann White
February 20, 2015
I never got to meet "Daddy Mick" but through knowing Sandy, I knew him. I've laughed at some of the things I've been told about him, and stand in awe of many of the other things I've learned about him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Delano Filer Jr.
February 19, 2015
It's simple we love Daddy Mick and will miss the man that he was. God gave us a gift and has called him to be at his side. Prayers of strength to the Mickle family and love to all of you.
Ivy Bell
February 19, 2015
Mr. Mickle was an inspiration to many - what a legacy he has left. May God bless and keep Mrs. Mickle and the entire family.
Wilbur Jackson
February 19, 2015
May God bless and keep you.
Anthony Johnson
February 19, 2015
What a man, what a life! Thanks for your service Sir.
Sharon Johnson Roundtree
February 19, 2015
A Life Well Lived Indeed. I Thank God for allowing me to fall under the leadership of Mr. Mickle starting in 1968 at Lincoln High School as he was my Instructor for Tailoring the next (2) years. Thank God for his obedience in the Talent he taught me.
Lynne Jackson Stevens & Family
February 19, 2015
For God so Loved the world that He gave us His only begotten Son, Jesus. For God so Loved Gainesville, FL., that He gave us Mr. Andrew Mickle. What a Blessing for those of us that knew and was taught by him; Whether it was swimming or sewing(tailoring) . I am forever grateful. God Bless this Family.
Regina Williams & Family
February 19, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tony Jones
February 19, 2015
To the family, thanks for sharing this remarkable person with this community of Gainesville. He touched lives and inspired others to excel.
February 19, 2015
We love and miss you dearly. Miquisha, Brenda, Anthony, Leroy and Patrick...Gardenia Garden Family.
February 19, 2015
A great soul has departed, but the memories of Deacon Mickle shall never fade. Your loss is huge, and we can not imagine your pain. May the soul that has gone, rest in peace. Keep faith in God, and He shall pour His love and care on you.
Sherry and Terecina Wingate
Jerry Speed, Jr.
KIMBERLY MITCHEM
February 19, 2015
praise God from whom all blessing flow. DR Mickle was truly a blessing to all.
Sarah Grimmage Lee
February 19, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Mickle taught my three children how to swim. He will be truly missed. RIP Daddy Mick!
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