Jerry Mitchell Obituary

Mitchell, Jerry, 65, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL died on January 30, 2005 after a short illness. He was hospitalized after he fell at home and was unable to walk due to a mass in the right side of his brain. He was an ordained deacon and was involved in the AIDS ministry. Jerry threw himself into being a caregiver for those living with AIDS. He worked for the State of Florida Department of Revenue in child support enforcement for many years. Jerry was born in Plymouth, VA on January 14, 1940. He was one of those people who made you feel good just to be around--he was someone who made you believe life mattered. He leaves behind his life partner of 22 years Mel Mitchell. A Celebration of Life Service for Jerry will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 2:00 PM at the Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 SW 9th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315 (www.SunshineCathedral.org). In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the Sunshine Cathedral or to Povorello. Arrangements by Kraeer Funeral Home, (954) 941-4111.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Feb. 13, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Mitchell

14 Entries

David & Jack Zielinski-d'Anjou

February 7, 2023

Goodness, 18 years ?!? He is as much missed now as the day we lost him. Our prayers of love & support are with you in the loss of your beloved partner & lifemate. May he rest in peace.
David & Jack Zielinski-d'Anjou
2023

Troy Perry

March 10, 2005

Dear Mel & family:

I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful life Jerry Mitchell was. I will always be eternally grateful to God that God sent Jerry as a part of the Metropolitan Community Churches during those early days of my visits to Fort Lauderdale when our Church was first founded there, Jerry housed me. He always had a wonderful sense of humor and a deep love of God and his Church. I always looked forward to seeing him.

Mel, know you are in the prayers of our entire movement. Jerry rests in the loving arms of his God and I know he's going to meet us just inside the Eastern Gate when God calls us all home.

Love,

Troy

Regina Blatt

February 26, 2005

Mel,

May the memory of Jerry's love remain in your heart forever. He is not gone, but just waiting in a different place until the two of you can be together again. He will continue to watch over you and protect you with his love and understand as he did in life.

Love, Regina

John E. Phlegar Rev.John W. Gill

February 16, 2005

Jerry will be long remembered for his good deeds for his community. He was there when others were not. We shall miss our dear friend! You both have been a part of our lives for over 20 plus years and we have valued our friendship that was solid as a rock. Our prayers are with and for you always. We are here whenever you need a listening ear.

Jean and Mary WHITE

February 16, 2005

Mel, Our love and thoughts are with you in the loss of your beloved partner Jerry. we have happy memories of the times you both visited us here in London and will always remember Jerry's warmth, love and friendship, we count it a privelege to have called him friend

may God support and comfort you during the coming months.Blessings Jean and Mary

TWILA WILSON

February 15, 2005

MEL, JERRY WILL FOREVER BE ONE OF THE "ORIGINALS". HE WAS CERTAINLY THE FOUNDATION OF OUR CHURCH, THROUGH THICK AND THIN. HIS ZEST FOR LIFE WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY US ALL. I AM SO ESPECIALLY GRATEFUL FOR THE SHORT TIME I SHARED WITH HIM NEAR THE END. I KNOW HIS MOTHER, THELMA, WAS RIGHT THERE TO WELCOME HIM HOME WITH A "WELL DONE".

I MISS HIM.

Jean & Betty Johnson/Priscak

February 15, 2005

TIME IS

Too Slow for those who Wait

Too Swift for those who Fear

Too Long for those who Grieve

Too Short for those who Rejoice

But for those who Love, Time is Eternity.

Mel, We love You and will always be here for You.

Jean Johnson & Betty Priscak

DANIELLE FIGUEROA

February 15, 2005

MEL, IM VERY SORRY AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. REMEMBER IM HERE FOR YOU AND ALWAYS WILL BE SWEETY.

Frankye White

February 15, 2005

Mel, My prayers and thoughts are with you as you grieve with your friends and family this Saturday. I am so sorry that I cannot be there to say goodbye to Jerry. Dwell in the wonderful memories that you shared with him and remain in God's love.

David Zielinski & Jack d'Anjou

February 15, 2005

Mel:

Know that our hearts are heavy and our minds are full of beautiful memories of Jerry. Take comfort in knowing that Jerry is now as Beautiful an ANGEL in Heaven as he was a beautiful human here with us.

We love you & will always be here in love & support. God Bless!

Bob Adams

February 15, 2005

It doesn't seem possible that Jerry Mitchell could be gone. He just seemed invincible! I can picture the many dozens of young men that he loved as his own sons who were stolen from us by AIDS. He was the family that many of them did not have. They have given him a welcome in Heaven that is beyond anything that we can imagine. We have lost a true poineer, a fighter for equality for all, and a great man.

June Toth

February 15, 2005

I am so very sorry to hear about your partner. He was a lovely man and I know he will be missed by all who knew him.

God Bless you my friend.

John Phlegar

February 14, 2005

Our prayers of love & support are with you in the loss of your beloved partner & lifemate. May he rest in peace.

Lisa Hetrick

February 14, 2005

Uncle Mel, you have my deepest and most sincere sympathy. Please let me know if you need anything. I love you.

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