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Mitchell William Seabolt, 52, of Winder passed away on January 15, 2026.
Born on July 31, 1973, he was the son of the late Tempy Howard and Earnest William Seabolt, Jr. Mitchell was from the Hoschton area but lived in Winder where he was a well known general manager at Papa Johns in town for many years.
Mitchell was preceded in death by his son, William Seabolt; mother, Tempy Howard; father, Earnest Seabolt, Jr.; sister, Michelle Seabolt; grandmother, Gladys Seabolt and grandfather, Earnest Seabolt.
He is survived by his wife, Odilia M. Amaro-Graden; children, Addison Seabolt, VIctoria Seabolt, David Seabolt, Scarlet Seabolt, Mitchell Seabolt, Jr.
Mitchell was one of a kind. He loved his family and was proud of his family tree. Speaking to Mitchell you'd learn or hear about anything Ford cars, UGA Football or his prized possessions, his children. He lived for them and wanted them to have and be the best of the best Mitchell was a great boss but an even better friend. He cared about people even when he didn't know them. He had a heart of gold and will be missed by so many.
Fly High Angel.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens is entrusted with arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.
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