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VICTOR MIKELL Obituary

MIKELL, VICTOR EARL, JR.

Victor Earl Mikell Jr., "Mike," 62, of Crestview, Fl, died Thursday, March 24, with family by his side. The son of Doris and Earl Mikell, Mike was born in Gainesville, Fl, on July 11, 1948 and was proud to be a native Floridian and an enthusiastic and loyal Gator fan. He married his high school sweetheart, Kaye, in 1970, and settled in Okaloosa County. Mike started his own grassing company and later continued his environmental concerns by designing and patenting an artificial hay bale to prevent soil erosion. He developed multiple myeloma in 2005 but Mike was blessed by God when the cancer went into remission and he continued working on his other erosion designs. Just recently, he acquired myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and endured multiple strokes. Mike received care at Fort Walton Beach Medical Clinic, Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center, and Destin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Mike's family is especially appreciative and blessed by the caregivers God placed in his path.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Earl Mikell, his younger brothers, Chuck and baby brother Jeff, and his grandparents Rubin and Nell Jerrels.

The love of Mike's life was his family: his wife of almost 41 years, Kaye, his three children, twin daughters Tyler Winkler (Jeff) and Piper Mandigo (John), his son Zachary Mikell, his first-born granddaughter Mischa Noelle Mandigo, his mother Doris Mikell of Williston and his sister Cathy Mikell of Gainesville. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends loved Mike and enjoyed his sense of humor and optimistic view of life. Mike will be missed.

Visitation with family will be held in Crestview at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Sunday, March 27, from 2 to 4 PM. Graveside service at Orange Hill Cemetery in Williston, Florida, will be Thursday, March 31, at 11:00 AM.

Knauff Funeral Home, 512 East Noble Avenue, Williston, is in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to the University of Florida Foundation Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences in the name of Mike Mikell.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gainesville Sun from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2011.

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Chris & Darla Bell

March 31, 2011

Kaye and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am glad to have graduated high school with you and Mike. Our class was small in number but huge in love and friendship. I will always remember you and Mike being the perfect high school couple, how much you cared for and loved each other. God Bless!!
2 Corinthians 5:1-5
1 Thessalonians 4:13,14

Matthew Kenaston

March 30, 2011

Kaye, Tyler, Piper, and Zack: we are a far flung wing of the family (Winkler) and never had the pleasure of meeting Mike. As a father of two (3yr and ETA August) girls, I am learning what it takes to raise strong, intelligent, fun children in a home that fosters creativity, harmony and respect. Knowing Tyler, we are certain that Mike was special in many ways. Tomorrow will undoubtedly be a difficult day for all of you. Know that we will be thinking about each of you. Love and Hugs from Margot, Matt, Charlie and Baby Girl #2

Jim McKoy

March 29, 2011

My condolence to the entire family. I did not know you, Mike, but I knew your Dad and know your Mom. God Bless All of You.

March 29, 2011

Doris, We are so sorry for the loss of your second son. May God hold you close in this time of deep sorrow. Kaye & Bob Mc Glothin

Hal Lunsford

March 28, 2011

Dear Tyler:

Your father was an outstanding Christian and I know he has gone to a much better place. I knew your dad over several years of buying erosion and sediment control supplies from him. He was always looking for a better way to do erosion and sediment control. He will be missed by so many folks including myself. We were prayer brothers, praying for each other and my wife who too survived cancer through prayer.

If I can help you or your family now or in the future please let me know.

Hal and Dara Lunsford, Milton, Florida

Maria & Dan

March 28, 2011

Dearest Tyler, we are so saddened to hear that your father passed away. You and your loved ones are in our prayers. We love you and send our condolences.

March 28, 2011

Tyler,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that your father was a great man and he will be missed. I wish you strength and peace in this time.
Ross

The Neidhardt's

March 28, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know.

Jim & Cindy Pritchett

March 27, 2011

Kay, Tyler, Piper,Zach and entire family....We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Mike. We're sending you hugs from afar and prayers of love and peace. Prayerfully,

Patty Hipp Shewey

March 27, 2011

Our sympathy to the entire family. God bless each one of you.
The Shewey Family

Miriam Zimms

March 27, 2011

Mike (and family), you are a wonderful person whose radiant spirit will live on forever through the love of your family and friends. I am glad to have gotten to know you through Jim Reece and the project in Okaloosa. Your entrepreneurial spirit was infectious. May God bless you and your family through this time of loss. I know you are no longer on this earth, but I am speaking to you in heaven as you continue to smile upon us and live eternally larger than life.

March 27, 2011

Kaye, Tyler, Piper, Zachary, Mrs. Mikell.Cathy and all the neieces,nephews cousins,friends, Bek Bek, Nancy and Mandy. You all are in my prayers. It sure has been a long, tough time for all of you.
Love you all,
Brenda Geiger Monies

Jack and Tina Hicks

March 26, 2011

Tyler, you and your family are in our prayers. We are very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the memories you share.

Jennifer Chapman

March 26, 2011

While we only met once at Tyler's wedding, we know how wonderful a man Mike was and how greatly he will be missed. Much love and sympathy to all of the Mikell family.

March 26, 2011

To Kaye, Tyler, Piper, and Zack: We did not have a chance to get to know Mike well, but it was clear that he was a man with strong family values and ties, and certainly well loved.
It is hard to imagine the long, difficult journey you all have been on from his original diagnosis to this conclusion, but thank goodness you had family with you along the way. We hope family continues to be a source of strength and comfort to get you through. Please consider us a part of that family, as you are in our prayers. Cathy and Bill Winkler

March 26, 2011

Our condolences on your loss. Tyler, know that Amy and I are thinking of you and your family at this time. Lean on Jeffs big shoulders and he will help guide you through this tough time. If you guys need anything we are only a phone call away.

Love,

Ben & Amy Johnson

The Gyapongs

March 26, 2011

We are so very sorry to learn of the tremendous loss your family has suffered. Though we did not have the pleasure of knowing Mike,�it is clear to us how great he was, because we know his daughter, Tyler, and how great she is. Tyler embodies the age-old idiom that "the apple never falls far from the tree." We hope that now, and in the time to come, each of you can keep in mind the joy and love he brought to this world and take solace in that. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Nicole, Ohene, Olivia & Fallon

Jim Reece

March 26, 2011

To the family: While I can’t claim a life-long relationship with Mike as you nor addressing him as Mikey, husband, daddy, or son, he was a good friend. Mike was one of only a couple of guys I could call up and just chew the fat. We were like-minded in many ways and I admired him because of his work ethic and his positive attitude. He was hard working, innovative, strong-willed, and I just enjoyed being around him. I’d chat with him on the phone or we’d meet for oysters at Earl’s or lunch at Desi’s in Crestview and talk work related issues, Gator football, life’s lessons, politics, faith, and so on. Friday morning in my quiet time, before receiving a voicemail about his passing, I reflected on Mike in my prayer time. In my mind I could see him and hear his voice saying “Okay Jimbo (he called me Jimbo) I’ll talk to you later.” My greatest consolation now that he has left this life here on earth is knowing that Mike is with the Lord. May God pour out his comfort, peace and love on all of you as you say goodbye to the remarkable man you knew as husband, father, son, and friend. We will all miss him deeply.

Judy Bennett

March 26, 2011

Mike....you will truly be missed. You will always have a special place in my heart. You always had a smile and a funny story, you made sure we were all smiling when you left the Bank. I know you are smiling down on us from Heaven. I pray God gives comfort and peace to your family and friends. May your memory live forever!!!

Brenda Berry

March 26, 2011

I truly count it an honor to have taken care and be apart of Mr. Mike's life. I enjoyed being there for him and he became a part of my life. He reminded me of my father in so many ways and I deemed him a part of my family. I will miss him dearly and I thank his family for sharing him with me. God bless you and i will keep you in my prayers.

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