Bobbie Gene Mize

FUNERAL HOME

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Ocean Springs

911 Porter Avenue

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Bobbie Mize Obituary

Mr. Bobbie Gene Mize, age 80, of Gautier, MS, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2008, at River Chase Village in Gautier, after an extended illness. He departed this world surrounded by his family and a chorus of angels. He has gone to walk with Jesus and spend eternity at the side of God.

Before moving to the coast, Bob "the rag man" worked in various management positions with Natchez Steam Laundry for 26 years. He has always been a devoted and caring father and grandfather. He carried on rearing four young children alone after the loss of Lola and his children have never forgotten his love and dedication. He was a member of the Ocean Springs Baptist Church and before moving to the nursing home, was a resident at Villa Maria Retirement Apartments in Ocean Springs. He leaves behind many friends at the Villa and Senior Center in Ocean Springs, where he was known for zooming around town in his motorized wheelchair.

Bob was preceded in death by his two wives, Lola Presley Mize and Viola Tipton Mize, his parents, Curtis and Effie Mize, and siblings, Hazel, Rel, and Howard Mize, and three grandchildren, twins Samuel and Daniel Stampley and Daniel Mize.

Survivors include his devoted and loving children; two daughters, Debra (Garry) Matthews of Vancleave, MS, Donna (Harry) Loomis, and two sons, Duane and David (Regina) Mize, all of Natchez, MS, six grandchildren, Mike Smith of Vancleave, Gina Johansson, Eric Stampley, Robert Mize and Shelby Mize, all of Natchez, Preston Mize of D'Iberville, MS, and two great-grandchildren, Madison Newman and Chloe Johansson of Natchez.

Visitation will be on Sunday, January 20, 2008, from 5-7:30 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. chapel service, at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. On Monday, January 21, 2008, at a 3:30 p.m. graveside service, he will be interred next to Lola in the family plot at St. Peters Cemetery in Oxford, MS.

The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Sun Herald on Jan. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Bobbie Mize

11 Entries

Debra Matthews

February 8, 2008

Thank you for all the love and sympathy you have extended to our family during this time of loss. Our Daddy was a very special man and will live on in our hearts and will shine through each of us as we carry on without him. He is with the Lord now and will never be forgotten. Thank you from his children: Debra, Donna, Duane, and David

Ileen Dubose

January 23, 2008

I work at the Villa in the beauty salon. Mr. Bob would come in to have his hair cut and he was so nice and always the gentelman. We missed him when he moved. I would like to express my sympathy to you all.

January 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kathy Watts

January 20, 2008

You and your family are in our prayers.

Charlie Emerson

January 20, 2008

I, as well as the men's Sunday School Class at First Baptist church, Ocean Springs appreciated Bob's Spirit. He was an asset to us all. Our thoughts are with the Family.

Charlie Emerson

Connie Melton

January 20, 2008

Debra, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Omar Cavazos

January 20, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, Donna, Debra and David. I always enjoyed talking with Mr. Mize from many years ago. My prayers are with you all.

Omar V. Cavazos

EARL STAMPLEY

January 19, 2008

I CAN REMEMBER ALL THE LOVE MR. MIZE HAD AND ALL THE HAPPY TIMES I SHARED WITH HIM AND MY FAMILY,, HE WILL BE MISSED AND MAY I SAY IN MY EYES ONE NEVER FORGETS THE PASS THEY ALWAYS WONDER WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE FUTURE..HE IS A BLESSED PERSON AND I AM GLAD I HAD THE CHANCE TO KNOW HIM..

Tammy

January 19, 2008

Debra, although I never met your "Daddy," I felt like I knew him through all the funny stories you shared with us. You were the best daughter a father could ask for. Cherish the memories and keep telling us "Daddy" stories as they are timeless! God bless you and your family.

Malvin & Bettie Tipton

January 19, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Bob was such a great person. We are so very grateful that our mother had a few good years with Bob before her death. Thank you for sharing your dad with us.

The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes

January 19, 2008

We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.

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