Funeral service for Mario Mitchell, 47, of Opelika, AL, will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Jeter Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801, with interment in Garden Hills Cemetery, Reverend Clifford E. Jones will officiate.
Mr. Mitchell, who passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at his home in Opelika, Alabama, was born May 10, 1974, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Monday, October 4, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required)
He leaves a lifetime of precious memories to be cherished by: wife, Arlicia Mitchell of Opelika, AL; two sons, Jamario Mitchell and Jamius Mitchell both of Opelika, AL; godson, Ladimien Webb of Opelika, AL; father, Larry (Anita) Mills of Opelika, AL; five sisters, Shakonda Mitchell, Emily Mills, Lauren Mills, Chelsea Mills and Monique Stephens of Opelika, AL; seven grandchildren, Riley Mitchell, Prince Mitchell, Paxton Mitchell, Reigna Landers, Kylan Sutherlin, Royalty A’dore Mitchell and Cairo Mitchellt all of Opelika, AL; eight uncles, Robert Mitchell, Curtis Mills, Wayne (Mattie) Gibson, Eugene Gibson all of Opelika, AL, Wesley Hodge, Jacob Hodge, Donald Hodge and Ronald Hodge all of Atlanta, GA; five aunts, Shirley Ann Swanson, Carolyn Finley, Alva Gibson all of Opelika, AL, Aileen Paris and Geraldine Brown both of Chattanooga, TN; mother-in-law, Mary Hale of Opelika, AL; three brothers-in-law, Eric Hodge, Tyree Freeman and Morris (Sherry) Freeman all of Opelika, AL; a sister-in-law, Sylvia (Michael Strickland) of Auburn, AL; a special cousin, Daryl Mitchell of Opelika, AL; a very special niece , Jalexus “Big Lex” Holmes-Mitchell of Opelika, AL; a very special nephew, Jaichis Holmes of Opelika, AL; special friends, Jeffery Harris, Troy Booth, Ann Lewis all of Opelika, AL, Anthony Johnson, George Bandy, Jr., Clarence Bradley all of Atlanta, GA, and Michael Strickland of Auburn, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Gone from our sight, but never our hearts. RIH Mario 💙
Prayers and deepest sympathy to the Mitchell Family. Rest well TROJAN! Rev. Dr. Stephen Faulk
Rest easy FRAT. You are a true definition of a G.O.M.A.B.
Sammy Evans II GOMAB
Sending my condolences to the Mitchell Family. Our prayers are with you. Regina Williams and Family, Camp Hill, Alabama.
Praying For Peace For The Family In The Time Of The Loss Of There Love One.Constance Echols Family Tarver Family
Sorry for your loss. Stay encouraged. God is with you. From the hill family
My condolences to the Mitchell Family during your time of bereavement! Lakisha Meredith and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with the family as they go thru this difficult time. Mario will truly be missed.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Mitchell family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace. R.I.P. Jug. Kanarian Kindred
John 5:28,29 Cousin our family will see you in paradise. We will always remember your bright SMILE. Revelation 21:3-5 Vonda Burt, Jahdiel, and Maachah Smith🙏🏾
"Jug" You cousin will be truly missed. We will see you in paradise. Sending heartfelt prayers to Arlicia and family 🙏🏾
Rest in paradise!! My condolences to your family!
RIP classmate you will be truly missed and was a great person
Sharing our heartfelt condolences to the family in their loss of a gentle giant, our friend Jug. Make known and keep knowing you shall have great peace in maintaining the joys of having Jug forever in your hearts and memories. Journey well son as you cross over to that eastern shore of gold. Mary, Eric Moore and family.
You may not feel strong enough, brave enough, or ready enough for this, As if anyone ever does. But this is no surprise to our God. Our GOD will GO before you and MAKE a way for you and BE with you every step. Tommie & Anchylus Agee
Jug, cousin you will be truly missed and your absence will leave a void with many you have touched. Keep smiling and rest well. Butler, Rivers & Watts Family.
Sending heartfelt condolences to the entire Mitchell family. Jerry L. Jackson
My deepest condolences to the Mitchell Family. Keep Jugs memories close to you heart❤. Always remembering the ones that made you smile! Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. Take your place with God in His mansion.. Jennifer Washington
My deepest condolences to the Mitchell Family. Keep Jugs memories close to you heart❤. Always remembering the ones that made you smile! Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal.
R.I.P (RESURRECTION IN PARADISE) Such a beautiful hope for our love ones who has fallen ASLEEP IN DEATH, from a God who CANNOT LIE.(TITUS 1:2) Our prayers and deepest sympathy is with the entire family and all the friends that will miss that smile the Jug always displayed. Please find genuine comfort from the Scriptures by going to WWW.JW.ORG. WHEN A LOVE ONE DIES
THE JACKSON, STROUD, ALLEN, LASLEY FAMILIES
Rest in Paradise Big Jug.Sending condolences to the family during this time of Sorrow. Trp Chris & Deidra Williams
You will be surely missed here, praying for all those you leave behind. Thank you for your friendship. Love, Joel and Amie White
Our sincere condolences and blessings to the Mitchell Family. Rest in Peace Frat! Soror Shannon Boyd and Soror Erica Boyd Troy State University
Absent from the body, present with the Lord. That's how fast you departed us bro, God called you home and I have to accept that. It's not easy but I trust God. I miss our biblical discussions, business innovation debates, sports talks and most of all our visions for raising the bar for the young black men in our city! I'll cry but it will be with the joy of knowing we lived our love for each other while you were here. Walk heavy Big Jug- new shoes same love! George Bandy Jr
Hello to the family,I'm sorry for your loss,my Bro Mitchell Rest In Peace Bro Homer Core
Praying for strength during this time of need🙏🙏🙏
Rest in Peace Jug!!! Thanks for the kind words,advice and the love shown to us. Thanks for always making us feel like a welcome part of the family. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Mitchell Family. Mez and Jay Hughley
My Deepest Condolences To The Family 🙏 Florene Johnson
To My Family I love each of you. Revelations 21:4 says," And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Love forever aunt, sister Chealsea Mills❤️🙏🏾
Rest easy my brother. My sincere condolences to "Jug's" family. Praying for comfort for all.
Rest well TROJAN! Thomas, Shonta and the Sherfield family!
So very sorry for your loss! My sincere condolences to the Mitchell/Mills family and friends. Ruby James-Queens, NY
So sorry for your loss Sending our Sincere Condolences and Prayers to the Mitchell Family. Jacob Stevens and Family
Cuzin, we are truly going to miss you.
With love!
Liz - cuzin Mamie - auntie Atlanta Georgia
Rest up Jug
Sending prayers to his wife and sons! I never saw Jug without a smile! I know he will be missed by so many! Take you rest Jug!
Sincere condolences to Mrs. Jug Mitchell and family. We have known Jug and his family for years. Praying for peace and happiness to you and the family. Ms. Nellie Wilson Andrew (Anlewis) Wilson.
My condolences goes out to the mitchell family. Richmond family
Sending heartfelt condolences to Arlicia and family. Prayers for peace,strength and comfort. K. L. Williams
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