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Douglas Mitchell Obituary

Douglas Allen Mitchell SUMMERVILLE - Douglas "Doug" Allen Mitchell, 66, of Summerville, husband of Diane Gail (Gossett) Mitchell, died on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Summerville Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 15, 2011, at 3 o'clock PM at Miles Road Baptist Church, 816 Miles Road, Summerville. Burial will be private. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Thursday, April 14, 2011, from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock PM. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Autism Research and Resource Center, 300 North 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Doug was born on November 25, 1945, in Sturgis, Michigan, son of the late Platt TJ Mitchell and Neva Fiebelkorn Mitchell. Most of his life he was self-employed in the construction business. He was employed by Capitol Coffee as a warehouse manager. His family and grandchildren were the most important thing in his life and he loved them dearly. Surviving in addition to his wife Diane are: Three Sons: D.A. of Three Rivers, MI, Chad (Maria) of Colorado Springs, CO, and Tony (Michele) of Trenton, MI; One Daughter: Jennifer of Summerville; Adoptive Son: Eli of Summerville; Seven Grandchildren: Desiree, Amber, and William of Trenton, MI, Ryan and Madyson of Summerville, Martin and Linda of Colorado Springs, CO; One Brother: Phil (Sharon) of Burr Oak, MI; Father-in-Law: Jerry Gossett (Juanita) of Dexter, MO. He was predeceased by his Mother-in-Law Delores Gossett. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2011.

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April 15, 2011

Mitchells: Doug will be missed by many people you have never met. I went to school with him in Mendon and lived nearby for a lot of years. He was a very good friend of my dad who lived in Barnwell, S.C. and dad always loved to talk with him. He will be missed but not forgotten. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry Brown Marcellus, Michigan

April 15, 2011

Chad & DA
We were sadened by the news of Dougs passing.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your families.

Norm and Cathy Chesterfield, MI.

Joe and Nancy Gimenez

April 14, 2011

Diane, Whatever lies down the road, remember you are not alone. We love you and are there for you at this sad time. Doug was a good man, who cared for everyone he met. I believe he never knew a stranger but called them friend. I value the time I spent with Doug for it enriched my own life. May you find peace in knowing he lived life to the fullest and had a good wife like you to love him. Love, Nancy and Joe

bruce heath

April 14, 2011

chad, DA, sorry for your loss. mitch was a good man. my thoughts are with you.

George Schwartz

April 14, 2011

Diane, I'm so sorry for your loss, My prayers are with you and your family. I always enjoyed how highly you spoke of your Husband and thought how wonderful is was that Yall were blessed by God with such a wonderful relationship when we worked together. I hope you can find confort in the wonderful memories that you have.

Isaac & Natasha Hooley

April 13, 2011

Mitchell Family,

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved,
Still missed
And very dear.

Karen/Scott Soule

April 13, 2011

Doug and family- Sending our condolences and prayers your way! May you remeber all the good times you shared with your dad. Let us know how we can support you. Scott, Karen and Snickers

Aunt Diane and Uncle Andre

April 13, 2011

Chad & DA,
We were shocked and sadden by your dad's passing. It has been a long time but we always enjoyed and remember your dad's company and hospitality.

May God give you solace and help guide you through these difficult times.

Aunt Diane Uncle Andre

April 13, 2011

Chad and DA,
We were shocked and sorry to hear of your dad's passing. It's been a long time, but we all enjoyed your dad's company and hospitality. You are in our prayers and thoughts. May God give you solace and help guide through these difficult times.

Connie Spealman

April 13, 2011

DA and Chad - Mitch has always been spoken of with fond memories in the Spealman family. From being on Bill and Mary's construction crew "way back when" to being Tom's first "cool" boss at All Phase where your dad gave him a job that turned into a lifetime career.

I will be passing the service information on to Mary and Tom. Our family sends prayers to you both in this difficult time.

Marie Paulish

April 13, 2011

DA and Chad
I know how difficult this time must be for the both of you as well as your entire families. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Please know if you need anything you can always give me a call.
Love always
Aunt Marie

Chip Heath

April 13, 2011

DA & Chad -- I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Mitch. I remember all the fun we had at your house in Mendon and your house on the river. I wish you both the best in this trying time.

Chip Heath

Kim Anciulis

April 12, 2011

DA & Chad -- We are so sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of Uncle Mitch, Aunt Linda and you both from when we were kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love you,
Kim, Jason & Colin Anciulis

Jennifer Paulish

April 12, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Mitchell family. I have nothing but great memories of Uncle Mitch and the time our families spent together. He was good man and I am grateful to have had him in my life.

Jim & Lana Paulish

April 12, 2011

DA and Chad,
We are so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If either of you need anything please let us know. We love you both
Auntie Lana and Uncle Jim

April 12, 2011

DA/Chad,

Our prayers are with you in this trying time...we know this is a tough period for you guys. If there is anything we can do for either of you just let us know. We love both of you!

Aunt Lana and Uncle Jim

Thomas & Matthew Britton/McCoy

April 12, 2011

Doug.
Our love is with you and your family at this time. May the Peace that surpasses all understanding be yours.

Kathy Loker

April 12, 2011

Doug, we're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I didn't know your father, but he must have been pretty special to have a son like you. You can take great pride in living your life and sharing it as you do with all of us...leaving that little sparkle...and a glimpse of your family through you. You've let us see that you had love in your life and accepted it...and were grateful for it. From all of us who know you and love you.....peace be unto you and yours.
Kathy

Cathy Fortier

April 12, 2011

Diane, Our hearts break for you. Know that we love you dearly and we keep you and your precious family lifted in our daily prayers. We are here for you, whatever your needs may be.
Cathy and Norman

Wendi Robles

April 12, 2011

Dearest DA and family - My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Your dad was a very special person, and will be greatly missed. May your memories comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Thinking of you....

Erin Mihills

April 12, 2011

DA and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Doug well from my years in Mendon and he was a fantastic man. May you be comforted by wonderful memories. You are in my thoughts!

Shelly (Eickhoff) Sutter

April 12, 2011

D.A. - So sorry for your loss. I have many fond childhood memories of time spent with you and your family. Your dad may gone, but his memories will live on forever in each of us. Prayers to you, my friend.

April 12, 2011

Diane, my prayers are with you and your family, remember we will see our loved ones again and maybe soon. Brenda Ray

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