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Martin Witt Mitchell, Jr., 80, of Dothan, died Friday, June 6, 2014 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2014 at Byrd Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery with Byrd Funeral Home on West Main Street directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the local animal shelter in his name.
Mr. Mitchell was born April 29, 1934 in Saluda, SC and lived the early years of his life there. In 1972, he graduated from the Southern Technical Institute with an Associates in Engineering Technology. He was in the start-up group at Farley Nuclear Plant while under construction. His wife named it "The Castel" as it always seemed he was there. He loved his work and all the people who were like his family. He retired from Farley Nuclear Plant (now Southern Company) in 2002 after nearly 30 years of service. Mr. Mitchell loved tinkering with things and working on cars, especially his 1962 Chevrolet Impala. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity and the Elks Club.
Mr. Mitchell is predeceased by his parents, Witt and Mabel Mitchell, a brother, J. B. Mitchell and his wife, Sylvia B. Mitchell.
Survivors include a son, John M. Mitchell (Linda) of Crestview, FL; a daughter, Elisabeth Mitchell of Daytona Beach, FL; two grandchildren, Casey Lewis (Rusty, who he really enjoyed visiting with so much) and Sherrie Mitchell; a great-grandson, Eric Lewis and a great-granddaughter, Channing Lewis; a sister, Sara Gant of Wagner, SC; his puppy dog and constant companion and friend, "Mitch" and his lifelong friend, Joe Walden.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Harry Crine, Wally Roper, Rusty Lewis, Mark Graves, Prince Patton and Tony Knighton.
Honorary pallbearers are Perry Farnsworth and Keith "Hoot" Gibson. Arrangements under the direction of Byrd Funeral Home, Dothan, Alabama.
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July 8, 2014
We live in Martin's neighborhood and just realized he had passed away. We knew something was wrong when we did not see him go by our house walking his beloved dog. He always had a smile and he is surely missed.
The Harrison Family
June 11, 2014
Bob Hearn
Martin was a kind and caring man with that Southern subtlety that often disguised his generous gesture and intelligent guidance with a humurous delivery and understated wit. An entrepreneur, a fixer and a friend who bought my junker from behind the GT reactor before I got fired - bless this man!
June 11, 2014
Richard Able
Richard and I are so sorry for your loss. We had lost touch with Jr. after your mom died but never stopped thinking of him. We came for her funeral and met you kids. Thank you for getting in touch with us.
June 10, 2014
Oliver Kingsley
Dear Martin, What a difference you made in so many lives. One of the very few people love by all; respected by all; made everyone better around you. I respected you from day one. May you rest in peace. I will be talking to you soon when I visit the cemetery. Oliver Kingsley
June 9, 2014
Greg N
Ole Martin was like a surrogate grandpa. Such an outstanding person to meet and be with. You didn't want to leave his company...just stay and listen to one more of his stories. greg
June 9, 2014
BOB BOYD
June 9, 2014
Gordon Quillin
I began my Health Physics career with Martin as my manager and mentor. I learned more practical radiation protection from him due primarily to his commitment to pass on information and to make those who worked with him as good as they could be. I intentionally say "worked with" as opposed to "worked for" because that was how he treated you, as an equal and friend first. I am thankful for the good fortune I had to share him during my early career and to ride to work with him and David Sorrelle in his Impala. God Bless and comfort his family and friends.
June 9, 2014
Ted Sullivan
My Uncle Mitch was the most intelligent and witty person you ever could meet. He loved all the kids in the family as if they were his own and always made time for us as kids. I know he and my Aunt Sylvia are dancing away in Heaven like they always did at parties. I miss both of them dearly.
June 9, 2014
Ted Sullivan
My Uncle Mitch was the most intelligent and witty person you ever could meet. He loved all the kids in the family as if they were his own and always made time for us as kids. I know he and my Aunt Sylvia are dancing away in Heaven like they always did at parties. I miss both of them dearly.
June 9, 2014
Jeff Jones
I would like to say how sorry I am, Martin was a great person to be around, always looking for the best in everyone and I am proud to have called him friend. My prayers are with you.
June 8, 2014
Tony Livingston
A fun person to be around. Martin was always very kind to everyone.
June 8, 2014
Joel Deavers
He was a great person, always cheerful and a pleasure to be around. I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.
June 8, 2014
Darlene Fisher
I am so sorry for your loss,y thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
June 8, 2014
Pam Ryan
June 7, 2014
I would like to say how sorry I am to the family for your loss. Martin was a very good friend whom I had the privilege of working with for many years at Farley Nuclear Plant. He touched the lives of many people with his smile and sincerity. Joey Hudspeth
June 7, 2014
Don Grissette
A great man deserves a heavenly rest.
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