family, was born to Yvonne Pickett Mitchell and David R. Mitchell on
September 30, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio. Candy grew up in a very loving,
God-fearing, bible teaching family that cherished their time spent together.
As a child he would eagerly call upon cousins for rides to weeknight church
services.
Percy was educated in the Cleveland Public School System and graduated
from East Technical Senior High School then went on to later obtain a
Bachelor of Arts degree. As a man of varied interests, Percy not only played
semi-pro football, but he also held a position with the County Sheriff ’s
Department. His desire to help people led him to become a Patient Service
Rep in the Social Service Department at the Centers for Dialysis Care for
nineteen years before his illness finally caused him to slow down.
Always full of life, there would surely be a loud voice, much laughter, fun
and long, tall-tales whenever Percy was in attendance. He was an avid sports
fan and was THEE best pool shark in all the free world, self-proclaimed,
of course. He even named his pool sticks and always kept one in the trunk
of his car. Never far from Percy’s side was his one and only brother, Charles “Charlie”
Taylor. He faithfully, patiently, and lovingly cared for him, taught him, and
played with him from the time he was born. Always putting Charlie before
himself and forever watching over him.
Introduced to Jesus Christ at an early age, Percy was first a member of the
House of God Church under the tutelage of his aunt, Pastor Mae C. Hodge.
He loved the Lord with all his heart and followed his friend and co-worker,
Justine Gates-Lockwood, when she founded and pastored Messiah
Ministries Church of God in Christ in 2002. With her encouragement
and leadership, Percy led bible studies, taught the youth in Sunday School,
was president of the Usher Board and anointed Deacon Percy Mitchell. He
enjoyed praying and had a heart for giving, God’s people, and children.
Percy was preceded in death by his parents, Yvonne and David Mitchell.
Left to cherish his memory and mourn his absence is his younger brother,
Charles Taylor, his pastor – Justine Lockwood, his Messiah Ministries
church family and Sister Candace Mason, best friend Lynell Pointer and a
host of relatives and friends.
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