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Courtney Mitchell Obituary
Born December 4, 1919, he was the middle son of Lois Brown and Courtney Mitchell, Sr. of Kinston, where he lived his entire life.
Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers, Billy Mitchell and Jim Mitchell; and his wife of 52 years, Rachel Carraway Mitchell.
He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Mitchell Weeks; a son, Courtney Mitchell, III and his wife, Cheryl; a grandson, Courtney Mitchell, IV, all of Kinston; and several nieces and nephews, June Mitchell Phillips and husband of Winterville, Jan Mitchell Hekhius and husband of Burgaw, Lois Marie Mitchell Kelly of Morehead City, and William T. Mitchell, Jr. and wife of Mt. Pleasant, SC; two life-long friends who held a very dear place in his heart, Beverly Stevens and Palmer Sugg.
After graduating from Grainger High School, Mr. Mitchell attended the University of North Carolina, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and also a member of UNC's first swim team. Graduating from UNC, Buzz served in the Navy during World War, II and was stationed in Corpus Christi, TX. There he taught gunnery and participated on the U.S. Navy Skeet Team. After the war, Buzz returned to Kinston, where he and his brother, Jim Mitchell operated Mitchell Oil Company and Wooten Gas Company. Buzz loved the outdoors, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and lived a life of 88 years to its fullest. He was active in the Power Squadron, the National Rifle Association and various hunting and fishing related organizations. His friendships with others spanned generations, and the impact he made on countless people through hunting and fishing is legendary, as was he.
A memorial service will be held from St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 800 Rountree Street, Kinston, at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 3, 2007.
Visitation will immediately follow the service at the home of Sarah Weeks, 1105 Walker Drive, Kinston.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 800 Rountree Street, Kinston, NC 28501 or to Mary's Kitchen, 800 Rountree Street, Kinston, NC 28501 or to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are with Edwards Funeral Home.
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Ron Attkisson
December 8, 2007
Sarah and Court,
Thinking of you.
Ron
John Ellsworth
December 5, 2007
Deepest sympathies to family of a great guy!
P/V/C John Ellsworth, SN
Mary Graham and Fred Love
December 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
P/D/C Ben Reed
December 4, 2007
Lorrie and I are sory to hear about Buzz's passing. We will keep the family in our prayers
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P/C/C L. M. Barnes, III
December 4, 2007
Know that Margaret and I have lost a good friend and that USPS has lost a great member. We shall all dwell on the happy memories. Our deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Hilda W. Gothson
December 4, 2007
Court, & Family, Sending sincere sympathy to the Mitchell Family in the death of your Dad... Hilda W. Gothson (Ford's Mom), Raleigh, NC.
gary daw
December 3, 2007
sorry to here about your dad,you have by deepest sympathies,my prayers go with you.
Lynda Dawson
December 3, 2007
Court,
I have just learned of your fathers passing. I wish to send my deepest sympathy. Your family is in my prayers.
Roberta,Kellie Rouse
December 3, 2007
Over the years cleaning Buzz home we have come very attached to him.We the family members Ruth Dixon, Kellie Gardner, and myself Roberta Rouse will miss him very much.We love you and God is taken good care of one of his keepers.
Jim Russell
December 3, 2007
Dear Sarah and Court,
My deepest sympathies to you and your families on the loss of your Dad. My prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Jesse L. Fields, Jr
December 3, 2007
From the Jesse Fields family of Kinston....we would all like to express our deepest sympathy to the Mitchell family at this time.
Mildred Dunn
December 2, 2007
Dr. Mitchell,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Ronald and Mildred Dunn
Jewelle Baker
December 2, 2007
Sarah... and all the family.... Please know that my heart and prayers go out to each of you at this time.... Buzz was quite a character... and will be remembered fondly by many... God bless y'all.... Jewelle Baker
Karl McKinnon
December 2, 2007
Maribeth (Don Bryan's Daughter) and I will miss seeing Buzz on our trips to Cape Carteret. He was such a dear friend to the family and will be sorely missed. I hope you can find comfort and a smile in the voracity with which he lead his life.
John M. Kinney
December 2, 2007
Please know that the thoughts and prayers of the Kinney family go out to "Mr. Buzz's" family in your time of grief.
My father, Jack Kinney and myself, did business with Mr.Buzz many years ago. He always had a smile on his face, and was a man of honor.
Mickey Sutton
December 2, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies to the family and Palmer Sugg.
Tom and Yvonne Parker
December 2, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Patti Ivey
December 2, 2007
My deepest sympathy to all of the Mitchell family and friends.
From one of the daughters of a former friend and hunting buddy, Jimmy Rochelle.
Patti Rochelle Ivey
Becky Temple
December 2, 2007
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Becky Temple
Deborah (Fairbanks) Sola
December 2, 2007
To Sarah and Court,
I am so sorry to learn of Buzz's death and so very happy to have seen him, you, and Palmer at the funeral and memorial luncheon for Aunt Elsie (Simon) two months ago. I now realize even more what a very big effort it was for him to attend. We shared some great stories, didn't we? He told me his one wish was to make it through another hunting season. I guess it was not to be. I have so many, many fond memories of growing up visiting Kinston and Camp Bryan, and Buzz was a big part of that. He was a character, just like Uncle Ellis. Their friendship spanned so many years. One of my fondest memories is Buzz and Rachel hosting Uncle Ellis' surprise 80th birthday, with all the members of Camp Bryan and friends there to celebrate. Please accept my sincere condolences.
With love,
Deborah
Jeff Evans
December 2, 2007
I met Buzz 20 plus years ago at the "Glaxy Sports Club". he always called me "young man" I always enjoyed listining to Jody Woolard and Buzz share their stories.I still remeber driving up in the Galaxy parking lot early Sat AM, and seeing "Buzz" truck parked there. He come walking up with his dog.If I can stay half as "active and sharp" as Buzz was, I'll be content. Buzz loved life and i know he would want this to be a celebration of Life
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