03/16/16 - NNHS Newsletter - Marvin Mitchell
Marvin Rucker Mitchell
(19 July 1934 - 14 Mar 2016)
Newport News High School Class of 1954
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03/16/16 - NNHS Newsletter - Marvin Mitchell
Marvin Rucker Mitchell Newport News High School Class of 1954 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We have more sad news today. 
Marvin Mitchell,
Class of 1954,
brother of
Walter Mitchell of VA
and
Nancy Mitchell Wynne ('64) of MD,
and of
the late
Irvin Mitchell, Buddy Mitchell,
and
Mary Mitchell Scarlett
(22 Sept 1930 - 18 June 2007),
passed away in Poquoson on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the age of 81.
Marvin was a star Typhoon athlete, particularly excelling in football and track:
http://www.nnhs65.com/FOOT-B-54.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/TRACK-54.html
From Nancy Mitchell Wynne ('64) of MD - 03/15/16, 12:49 PM - "
Marvin Mitchell":
| Hello all, This is to let you know that my brother, Marvin Rucker Mitchell, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Marvin was a Typhoon from Newport News High School Class of '54 and a stellar football quarterback. He leaves behind his wife, Arlene, and two sons, Mike and Bobby, and a grandson, Jeremy. His funeral is being handled by Peninsula Funeral Home in Newport News and will be on Friday, March 19th at 2:00. Please remember him and his family in your prayers. Many thanks. Nancy Oh,
Nancy, I'm so
very sorry to hear this! You have my
sincerest condolences on the loss of your brother.
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From the Daily Press - 12/16/15:
Marvin R. Mitchell
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POQUOSON - Marvin R. Mitchell,
81, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016.
Marvin was born in Powatan County, Va. on July 19, 1934. He graduated from Newport News High School in 1954 and retired from Verizon in 1992. Marvin was a founding member of CC6 Hunt Club in Charles City County, Va. and also raised beagles. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Grace Mitchell; brothers, Irvin and Buddy; sister, Mary Scarlett; and nephew, Gary Scarlett. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Arlene R. Mitchell; two sons, Bobby Mitchell of Franklin and Mike Mitchell of Poquoson; grandson, Jeremy Mitchell and his wife Ashley of Portsmouth; brother, W. J. Mitchell of Newport News; sister, Nancy Wynne of Fredrick Md.; and his loving nieces and nephews. |
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The family would
like to receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at Peninsula
Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be officiated by Rev. Wes Taylor at 2 p.m. March 18 at Peninsula Funeral Home with a burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family would
like to give a special thanks to the staff at Dominion Village in Poquoson for
their help and support. |
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March 16, 2016
Our deepest sympathy and prayers
are with your family. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be
comforted". Matt. 5:4. We know that through God's infinite wisdom
that He will give you added Strength, Comfort and Peace as only He
can do during this time of separation from your loved one.
~ Sonny and Bernice
Roscopf, Newport
News, Virginia March 16, 2016
March 16, 2016
- Pamela and Early Whitehurst, Jamesville, North Carolina March 16, 2016 Arlene, it is with great sorrow
that we have learned Marvin has left you, your family and all of us.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. ~ Jack and Jeanne Nelson, Vienna, VirginiaMarch 17, 2016 Arlene and Family, ~ Warren Ayscue, Culpeper, Virginia So sorry to read about the passing of Marvin. Just by reading the obit brought memories of our teenage years playing sports at the rec center. Marvin was a great friend. My prayers are certainly with Marvin's family during this difficult time. Sincerely ~ Jim Tomlin, Aiken, South Carolina
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Our sincerest condolences are extended to Marvin's family, friends, and classmates at this difficult time.
This information is also posted here:
http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam-all.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam54.html
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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PERSONAL WEB SITE:
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Carol Buckley Harty
Words by
Sarah Flower Adams (22 Feb 1805 - 14 Aug 1848), based loosely on Genesis 28:11–19,[1], 1841
"Nearer, My God, to Thee" midi courtesy of - well, I cannot
seem to locate that information at this time...
"Nearer, My God, to Thee" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh528.sht - 02/24/14
Greg Olsen
Paintings courtesy of
http://gregolsengallery.com –
03/15/05
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of
http://www.bravenet.com
- 08/12/04
Condolences to Marvin's family. I worked with him at C & P; we went
way back to storeroom days. He was a great friend a worker and
hilarious to be around. He is a real loss.