Memorial Services Dea. Marion Sonny Milch Elim Baptist Church 2359 Mt. Auburn Avenue Augusta, Georgia Pastor C. D. Roberts, Officiating Dea. Marion Sonny Mitchell Dea. Marion "Sonny" Mitchell, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on January 8, 1934 to the parents of the late Marion and Mamie Mitchell. He attended Weed Elementary School and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1953. He is a veteran of the U. S. Marines. At an early age Dea. Mitchell accepted Christ and was baptized at Elim Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend R. L. Boyd. During his early years at Elim he served as a loyal usher. Most of his adult life was spent in Atlantic City, New Jersey where he worked as a night auditor. Upon his relocation to Augusta in 2004, he re-united with Elim Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend Charles E. Smith, and remained faithful until his passing. He actively participated in Bible Study and Sunday School. He was a supporter and loyal member of the Golden Agers Ministry. He also was a member of the Sanctuary and the Mens Choir and was ordained a deacon on January 13, 2008. Dea. Mitchell leaves to cherish his memories a beloved and devoted sister, Mrs. Mary Youngblood; two devoted nieces, Mrs. Brenda (Hector) Ortiz and Ms. Joann Tarver; other nieces, Mrs. Roberta (Robert) Jordan, Cleveland, OH; and Ms. Joyce Youngblood, FL; nephews, Marion (Pamela) Youngblood, Jr., Antioch, TN, and Freddie Youngblood, Dallas, TX; and other relatives and friends. The Order of Service Pastor C. D. Roberts, Presiding The Processional Hymn Scripture Prayer Hymn Reflections Musician Blessed Assurance No. 27 Reverend Dr. Nathaniel Irvin Pastor, Old Storm Branch Baptist Church Reverend Dr. Nathaniel Irvin Amazing Grace No. 132 Deacon Ellis M. Johnson, as a Friend Deacon Latimer Stokes, as a Church Member Acknowledgements Solo Words of Comfort Mrs. Alice Vaughns Ms. George Lillian Thompkins Pastor C. D. Roberts Elim Baptist Church Benediction Pastor Roberts The Repast R. L. Boyd Fellowship Hall Elim Baptist Church Honorary Pallbears The Deacons' Ministry of Elim Baptist Church Acknowledsements The family of the Late Marion Mitchell expresses its gratitude for every act of love and concern shown during the hours of Marions illness and death. Your missionary acts lifted us during these difficult days. You have certainly been Gods instruments to bring us love, joy and peace. May God continue bless you. The Family Professional Services Entrusted To: C. A. Reid, Sr. Memorial Funeral Home 314-A Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901