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Clarence "Coach" Mitchell Sr.
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March 8, 1945 - March 21, 2023
Clarence Eugene Mitchell, the son of Itelia Mitchell, was born in Miami, FL on March 8, 1945 and made his earthly departure on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated
from Miami Northwestern High School in 1962 and entered college at Xavier University in New Orleans, LA then in 1965, transferred to Xavier University, where he was the drum major in the band and was a pre-med student. He started his career at Proctor and Gamble as a chemist, then worked at New York Life Insurance, and finally found his passion for Real Estate, which he continued until he transitioned.
Clarence was committed to the Cincinnati community where he earned his nickname, "Coach." He spent many years coaching youth baseball throughout Cincinnati. He was the coach of the Cincinnati Flames who won four National Championships under his leadership and a basketball coach at the Jewish Community Center. He had been an active member, recruiter, and advocate of Toastmasters for many years. "Coach" Mitchell consistently declared his love for Jesus and shared the gospel to all he encountered. He was a dedicated member of Tri-County Assembly of God, then College Hill Presbyterian Church. Clarence "Coach" Mitchell is survived by seven children, Clarence Mitchell, Jr. (Allana); Chris Mitchell; Leslie Glosby; Mary Mitchell; Tressa Pope (Brent), John Pope (Amy); and Joshua Mitchell and six grandchildren. His daughter, Margaret Irene Pope, precedes him in death. His remaining extended family, friends, baseball community, and church members will cherish his memories.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Expressions of love/flowers can be sent directly to the Mitchell Family at 51 Fawn Drive, Fairfield, OH, 45014
Donations in honor of Clarence "Coach" Mitchell can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Glenn Benza
March 18, 2024
Coach was a dear friend and we spoke often. His sudden passing has left me so sad to have not been able to say goodbye. I´ve never met a man who was closer to God and so I know he´s in Heaven now. He taught me so much yet often would claim I taught him things. He sincerely loved to help kids improve their skills to become the best they could be. I´ve never met a more devoted coach who didn´t let the world influence his coaching, he only focused on pleasing God. I miss coach and hope to meet him again someday.
Nate Smith
March 11, 2024
It saddens my heart to reflect on the passing of Coach Mitchell. Coach was instrumental in so many young men's lives. I never recall him being unnecessarily angry, a rare trait in youth coaches. The smile that Coach Mitchell would throw around when someone finally "got it" - a kind man.
I remember the drills, I remember the smiles, I remember the love. I hope his surviving family will find honor in how Coach Mitchell coached, loved the Lord, and loved the people he was around.
Heaven's team just got a bit better.
Micah kamesar
September 27, 2023
Coach Mitchell left a lasting impact on me and was my favorite youth coach. He was funny, unique, fair, but most importantly a great teacher. I still remember the voicemails he would leave on our answering machine letting us know a game was cancelled/practice postponed /etc. "Micah.....(long pause)....Coooooooooaaaaaach Mitchell here.....".
I am saddened to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace
Micah
Derek Zipkin
May 30, 2023
Like many I was fortunate enough to be coached by the one and only "Coach". Although it was only for a couple years in my youth at the JCC he has left me with many fond memories and I am saddened to hear of his passing.
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Dave and Maggie Smith
March 28, 2023
To Joshua and all of Coach´s family, we are so sad for your loss. We have many happy memories of Coach and Joshua at CHPC: baseball clinics, Sunday mornings and good conversations about your dear family, faith and life. You and your family were his pride and joy. He served our Lord and people well with joy, friendship, influence and delight and. We will miss him.
Kelley Foresman
March 27, 2023
Coach's family, May God comfort and bless you. What a blessing he was to so many. I have fond memories of seeing and talking with him at church.
Jinda Bowerman
March 27, 2023
With condolences for the family - Coach provided encouragement to everyone he encountered, including myself and my boys. A life well lived was his.
Jim Bodmer
March 27, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Coach Mitchell's passing.
While at CHPC we became pretty good friends. He was a fun person to be around. And as a retired Navy Commander, he was rightfully proud of his son, who was master chief of the Naval Reserve.
Deb Stidham
March 26, 2023
Mitch was a kind, soft-hearted man who gave so much of himself to others. His positive attitude, his smile and laughter will remain in our hearts. When he spoke of his children, his eyes would beam.... he was so proud of them.
He was well versed in the Bible and we spent hours discussing scriptures. There´s no doubt in my mind whatsoever that he is not walking with our Savior in total awe and peace, enjoying the place God created for him. For his family we pray for strength and healing of your hearts. He was truly loved by us.
Deb
Lois Macke
March 24, 2023
We spent a lot of years on the baseball field together he was my sons coach of the tiger cats he brought the love of baseball to to them boys. Lois Macke
Mary Ellen Shouse.
March 24, 2023
Coach Mitchell was a strong part of the Shouse family for many years with the Tiger Cats.
Rest in Peace Coach. You were loved. You did so much for so many.
Russell Shouse
March 24, 2023
Rest in Peace Coach Mitchell. Many of my best memories of childhood are of playing baseball for you on the tiger cats. You will me missed.
Santino Lambert
March 24, 2023
Rest Easy Coach
from the Lambert family
Jeff Burkhart
March 23, 2023
I'll never forget when Coach Mitchell took us down to Over the Rhine to play a game. It was a game I will never forget and a humbling experience. He was a great coach in baseball and life. We lost a good one. RIP Coach!
John Albert, Xavier University, class of 1971
March 23, 2023
I remember Clarence from our days as students at Xavier University in the late 1960's. I was a member of the marching band and Clarence was the drum major. He led the band with vigor and style. We reconnected several years ago when I would see him on occasion at the Groesbeck Public Library when he was there with one of his children. I never saw him without a big smile on his face which was indicative of his personality. May God bless and protect him today and forever.
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