George Monroe Mitchell
10/28/1935 - 4/22/2014
Funeral services for George Monroe Mitchell, Jr., 78, of Jones Creek will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26 at First United Methodist Church of Freeport, 1600 West Broad Street, Freeport, Texas with Deacon Wallace Shaw officiating. Internment will be, held at Gladewater Memorial Park Cemetery in Gladewater, Texas on Monday, April 28th at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at Lakewood Funeral Chapel from 6:00 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25th.
George began his career in music as a Texas All State Band member for three years. He received his Bachelors and Masters in Music Education from North Texas State University where he was a Graduate Assistant to Maurice McAdow. He was a member of the Trojan Fraternity and Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. His military career was in the United States Army. His love for music and kids was shown during his 44 years of being a Band Director. He was a member of the Texas Bandmasters Association and the Texas Music Educators Association and was listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers. Being a member of the Brazosport Symphony Orchestra playing principle Trombone brought him great pleasure. Beyond his music affiliations, George served as Mayor of Jones Creek for 11 years.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sharon Ann Taylor Mitchell, daughters Stefanie Bridgett Mitchell and Sabra Ann Mitchell. Grandchildren are Miles Dillion Keene, Grant Matthew Mitchell, Grayson Maverick Mitchell, Kristen Marie Keene, Lance Evan Mitchell, Lauren Elisabeth Mitchell, Gage McClain Mitchell and Gabriel Mark Mitchell.
George was preceded in death by parents George Monroe Mitchell Sr, and Madge Yvonne Lowery; son George Mark Mitchell; and grandson, Garrett Mark Mitchell.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Miles Dillion Keene, Grant Matthew Mitchell, Grayson Maverick Mitchell, Lance Evan Mitchell, Gage McClain Mitchell and Gabriel Mark Mitchell.
Honorary Pallbearers will be, John Bernzen, Jerry Crummel, Jim Koch, Dr. Melvin Pate, Bubba Rape, Skip Rogers and Marshall William Tidwell.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to BTFCU (Brazosport Teachers Federal Credit Union) 216 Lakeview Dr, Clute Texas in the name of George Mitchell.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Miles Dillion Keene, Grant Matthew Mitchell, Grayson Maverick Mitchell, Lance Evan Mitchell, Gage McClain Mitchell and Gabriel Mark Mitchell.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: John Bernzen, Jerry Crummel, Jim Koch, Dr. Melvin (Tootie) Pate, Bubba Rape, Skip Rogers and Marshall William Tidwell.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to BTFCU (Brazosport Teachers Federal Credit Union)_____________________________, Clute Texas in the name of George Mitchell.
Final arrangements by the Turner Family at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel, (979) 297-6464. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakewoodfuneral chapel.com
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