Lorenzo Mitchell Obituary

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and portion forever. Psalm 73:26 Lorenzo Vincent Mitchell was born on October 24, 1959, to the union of the late George Vincent Mitchell, Jr and the late Cora Mae Latson-Mitchell in Gainesville, Florida. Lorenzo, affectionally called "Galli" received his formal education in the public schools of Alachua County, Florida graduating from Gainesville High School, in Gainesville. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. On May 10, 2002, Lorenzo Vincent Mitchell was united in holy matrimony with Celeste Epps Mitchell in Ocala, Florida. Their union were blessed with 5 beautiful children. He was employed by VW Whitehurst as a Heavy Equipment Operator until he retired. He loved cooking and spending time with his family and friends, fishing, lawn care and restaurant hopping. When I must go, and leave this place Don't grieve for me, nor shed a tear I'll be in heaven, with a smiling face, free from pain, and all my fears. I'll be with loved ones who went before. In a place of beauty, forever more. No more sorrow, no more pain. Just eternal joy, and love that remains So, when I'm gone, don't be blue Just remember me, and the memories we hold true. I'll be watching over you, from above. Guiding you through, with boundless love. On March 12, 2025, Lorenzo answered the Master's call and went home to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late George Jr. & Cora Latson Mitchell, his bonus mom, Effie Mitchell and his bonus children, Joyce Johnson and Matthew Pittman. He is survived by his wife, Celeste Mitchell; his daughters, Marissa Mitchell and Marilyn Mitchell; Bonus Son, Toby Gullatte, sisters, Linda Rochelle and Bonnie Burke; brother Floyd C. Parker, II (Tonja); grandchildren, LaMonta Mitchell, Lia'Monnie, Christopher, Jaiden King, LaMariyah Funches, Treronte Williams, Darryl (Jakesia), Shana Suggs (Mikel), Aaliyah Crowder, Tyranae Gullatte; a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and friends. Public Visitation will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 1:00 until 6:00pm at Summers Funeral Home, 2238 NW 10th Street, Ocala, Fl 34475. Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 709 NE 1st St., Micanopy, FL 32667. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lorenzo Vincent Mitchell, please visit our floral store.