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Omar C. & Alice Mitchell From the side, the headstone can be seen to resemble a book, 'the book of their life.' |
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C. Mitchell Born Nov 15 1904 Died May 16 1991 |
Teachers Horticulturist, Philanthropist They lived that others might live more abundantly. For your life's compass, we recommend the Bible |
Alice
Mitchell Born May 14 1912 Died not yet |
| Detail: Omar Mitchell's ledger, top 1/3 |
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| Detail: Omar Mitchell's ledger, middle 1/3 |
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| Omar Omar's first school was in Plant City in the fourth grade, 1914. Played football for Summerlin Institute in Bartow 1920, Southern College 1924-26. Educated in 6 colleges and universities. 42 years in school administration. Served a term on the County School Board. Consolidated districts. Built schools and fathered the county school bus system. Helping to lay the educational foundation of thousands of boys and girls was his delight. Helped in the development of the great citrus industry of Polk County. Indulged in many sports including: [baseball, football, hunting, fishing] |
| Detail: Alice Mitchell's ledger |
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trotter Alice introduced many boys and girls to the arts of reading, writing, and arithmetic during her 94 years of service. And she also mothered a very shrewd son. In addition, she was active in many Christian, civic, and professional organizations. The world was her garden in addition to her stomping grounds: Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South America and all the states were familiar with her shoe leather. |
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Mitchell-Hamilton-Harrell family plot
