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Charles Mitchell Obituary
Mark Mitchell lived a Christian life and believed all things are possible with Christ. He leaves a legacy of powerful love for his family and friends. He graduated from Glenn Hills in 1973. He played football 4 years at University of Georgia, pro football with the Philadelphia Eagles, and ended his pro career with the Ottawa Rough Riders. His spirit, strength, and tenacity astonished all who knew Mark. He served as President of Augusta Bulldog Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was a devoted member of West Acres Baptist Church. He freely gave of his time, talents, and love to Hope Christian School, Joshua's Men Prayer Team, and other charities. After 18 years with Publix, he and Linda started Vital Health Care Solutions, Inc. Mark danced into heaven's end zone to the cheers of a great cloud of witnesses. He lived his life as an example that urged each of us to fight the good fight of faith and to march onward to Christ.
In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his daughter and son in law, LeAnn and Kevin Rodgers, his granddaughter Abby Rodgers, his brother and sister in law, Dan and Diane Mitchell, and his sister and brother in law, Kathy and Joe Johnson. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Eric and Claudia Simpson, Travis and Kristen Simpson, Danielle and Ray Short, Dana and Clay Wilson, and Jim Mitchell.
He was preceded in death by his parents JD and Ida Mitchell.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Short, Nick Short, Travis Simpson, Eric Simpson, Jeff Meeks, Mark Bowers, Russell Head, and Hank Rabun. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Johnson, Clay Wilson, Zachary Wilson, Jim Mitchell, Thom Parrott, Ray Goff, Dicky Clark, Wally Tereshinski, Wade Thompson, and all UGA Bulldogs.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.
If so desired, memorials may be made to West Acres Baptist Church, 555 Gibbs Road, Evans, GA, 30809, or to The Word of Life Church, 6389 Washington Road, Appling, GA., 30802. Platts Funeral Home, Evans, has charge of arrangements.
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Sponsored by Kathy Mitchell Johnson .
August 2, 2012
I KNOW TIME GETS AWAY FROM US ALL TOO MUCH AND THAT THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR NOT STAYING IN TOUCH WITH OLD FRIENDS AND TEAMMATES . MARK WAS ONE OF THOSE SPECIAL PEOPLE THAT YOU JUST KNEW WOULD BE SUCCESSFUL.GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.
SINCERELY,
RANDY JOHNSON
Ken Helms
June 13, 2012
Mark was as tough a player as i knew, and a witness for jesus christ even then. i guess he continued to live his life and walk in the light. great db and punt returner. never judgemental, he always had a smile for everyone. my sympathies and prayers with the family. he has gone to soon.
Terri Godbolt
March 15, 2012
So Sad to hear of our fellow classmate of Glenn Hills High School. Can still see you out there making those touchdowns!
Benjie & Terri Godbolt
Derek Balbag
February 23, 2012
and off the field, He would occasionally drop into study hall to engage with us in a game of chess.
Joel Parrish
January 29, 2012
Mark, you were an inspiration to everybody you came into contact with! I'll always cherish the memories of our years at UGA. God Bless!!!
Terry Breithaupt
January 24, 2012
Mark and I went to and graduated from Glenn Hills High together. I knew him for over forty years. He was a constant inspiration to all who knew him. His smile never left his face. He made more of his gifts and talents than anyone I know.
January 23, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Mitchell Family
Jon Cook
January 23, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Marks passing. May God Bless you and keep you and give you peace. I was a neighbor and friend of Mark late 60's early 70's.
January 23, 2012
Danny & Mitchell Family,Our sincere sympathy to each of you on the "home going" of Mark. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. How assuring and comforting that he is with his Heavenly Father whom he loved and served. Warmly in Christ,Glenn&Rosemary Gray
Donna Kircher(Thompson)
January 23, 2012
I too graduated from Glenn Hills with Mark. My heart is saddened to read of his passing. He certainly had a full life in such a short time. May God be with his family and give them all a sense of peace in their hearts during this time.
Dianne Holland/Powell
January 23, 2012
I am so sorry about Mark's passing. I understand he fought a good fight. I went to school with him at Glenn Hills and he was part of our family for awhile. God be with the Mitchell family and give you comfort and peace.
Terry Greenan
January 23, 2012
I attended Glenn Hills with Mark and alway found him to be an inspiration on and off the field. I am very sorry to hear of his untimely passing and will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Louis Schlein
January 23, 2012
Danny,
Sorry to hear of your brother's passing, please accept my condolences and prayers.
Chris Rayburn
January 23, 2012
"To God be the glory, great things he has done" this vrese of this song describes you to a T my friend! Mark will be missed but, we can learn from his life and the love Mark had for us all. Linda, take solice in that you will see Mark again and he is with you in spirit now. I will miss you my friend.
Egan
January 23, 2012
My god bless you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Mincey/Elrod
January 23, 2012
I went to school with Mark at Glenn Hills and wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear of his homegoing so soon. I know he is in the arms of our most loving Lord and we will all see him again...God blessed you to have him in your lives and all of us that knew him...May you be comforted...
Ronnie and Janis Long
January 23, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donald Coleman
January 22, 2012
Linda,
My sympathies are with you and the entire family. Mark was a good man and will be missed. He always treated Belinda and me like family.
God Bless,
Donald Coleman
January 22, 2012
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.God will guide you through this.
In Christ
John Howell(former co-worker w/Red)
Amy Fanning
January 22, 2012
I just wanted to let the family know that I am thinking of you~ I had the opportunity to get to know each one of you and enjoyed the times at the lake with the jet ski and the family dinners at Mark and Linda's home You always made me feel like part of the family.. Mark will be missed.. He was a joy to us all with his smile and always had a hug for you! May you rest in peace...
Ellen Watson
January 22, 2012
May the light of the candles lead your way home to heaven
Donny Hopkins
January 22, 2012
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the Homegoing of Mark. he was such a good friend and will be miss
Donny (former teammate; GHHS Class of 1975)
pete Leisey
January 22, 2012
May God through Jesus Christ Bless and comfort the Mitchell Family during their Loss and beyond.
Anyone remembering Mark as a youth knew that he was destined, by his God-given abilities, to become a great athlete. However, most importantly,you knew also that he was called to be one of God's elect as a Fisher of Men.
My heartfelt condolences.
Ron Hartwig
January 21, 2012
Linda, We are so saddened to hear of Marks passing. We feel very privledged to have been your neighbors and friends. Mark was such a spiritual encourgement to me, the light of Christ so clearly showed in his beautiful smile. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Much Love, Ron & Kathryn Hartwig
January 21, 2012
Mitch--You brought sunshine everywhere you went. Rest in peace, old friend and teammate. Jeff Lewis (Atlanta, GA)
Tom Riley
January 21, 2012
I was saddened to hear of your passing today. You were always a bright ray of light on any day. You were a mentor to many including myself. I asked you once, how do you always smile. You told me , "Drive slow and enjoy the trees, it keeps your spirit up". I still do that. Thank you my dear friend. I wish you rest on your journey and comfort to your family. Go Dawgs! Loved hearing you say that. RIP
Diane Mitchell
January 21, 2012
Mark did his victory dance in the heavenly end zone to the cheers of a great cloud of witnesses after glimpses of glory, playing Gman on the God squad waiting for all he loved.
C/C
January 21, 2012
God is a Stronghold. NA 1:7
Phil Miller
January 21, 2012
Mark's faith was a strong witness to me. His life was a blessing to all who knew him. I am a better person for having known him. Crossing his path helped me understand more about my purpose and Christian walk. Mark's passing is our loss and his gain. He is in the presence of our Lord!
January 21, 2012
Linda and LeAnn - I was so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all. Jane Pearson Wray (North Augusta, SC)
Brandy and Jason Vermillilon
January 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mark was such a wonderful person and always had a positive outlook and attitude towards everything. He was such a great mentor to many of us that passed through his doors and were blessed to work beside him. He was always dedicated to God, his family, and his work. I pray that the Lord will bless you and your family with comfort and strength during this difficult time. (We worked with Mark at Publix in Augusta for several years)
Ron Mabry
January 21, 2012
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences on the homegoing of Mark. May the Lord comfort and console you, both now and in the days ahead.
Ron; (Former class and team mate; GHHS Class of 1973)
Ellen Watson
January 21, 2012
Mark will be missed by all that know him he is walking with God now and watching over all of us
Jean Coulson
January 21, 2012
Diane and family, I would like to send my condolences to you and your family.
Love, jean zeccardi, Coulson classmate of 1966.
Royce Patch Smith
January 21, 2012
Linda, I am so sorry to see that Mark has passed away.
Gayle Claflin
January 21, 2012
Mark, we will miss you so much. Thanks for being an inspiration to us. You have run the race well my friend and you have finished your course. You were always smiling here on earth but I suspect that you now have an even bigger smile, one like we have never seen before. Linda, may the God of peace which passes all understanding be with you and your family and comfort you all during your time of sorrow.
Much Love,
Jeff and Gayle Claflin
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