Rev. Mitchell "Mitch" Dane Carlyle

Rev. Mitchell Dane Carlyle, age 62 of China Grove, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 of complications with his courageous battle with Covid-19. Born October 18, 1958 in Forsyth County, Mitch was the son of Linda Griffin Carlyle and the late Redden Carlyle. He was serving as Pastor of Beacon of Grace Community Church in Walkertown, NC at the time of his death and also serving others with his gift of compassion at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home.

Mitch was the picture of a God loving man. He lived his life of service to the Lord and shared his passion for scripture and ministry not only through all he did but with his kind words. He loved to preach the Word of God and he was a gifted prayer warrior. If Mitch told you he would be praying for you, you knew for certain God would hear those prayers. His passion was helping others not just in their time of need but because he loved to help others.

In his spare time, Mitch loved to go fishing. His daughter says fishing was just an excuse to have snacks and watch the bobber instead of really fishing! He did enjoy fly-fishing with his son (even though he would trash his tackle box). He loved traveling to the beach or the mountains or just making great family memories. His most favorite pastime was spending time with his granddaughters. Mitch was a true family man, his time with them was precious, and making those memories was most important to him. In his words, treasures are not here but in heaven.

Those left to cherish his memory in addition to his mother Linda, are his loving wife of 14 years, Twila Rhodes Carlyle. He also leaves behind his daughter, Cara Carlyle Kelemecz (Andrew) of China Grove, and his sons, Mitchell Garrett Carlyle (Gwendolyn) of Newark, IL and Brandon Mitchell Henderson of China Grove; his brothers Rev. Mark Carlyle (Lori) and Rodney Carlyle. Also surviving Mitch are his precious granddaughters, Abigail, Lilah, Atlee, Kaylee and baby Emilee making her appearance soon.

Celebration of Life Services for Mitch will be on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home in China Grove. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00pm and Chapel Service following at 6:00pm officiated by his brother, Rev. Mark Carlyle. The family has requested you kindly remember Mitch with memorials in his honor to Beacon of Grace Community Church, 4700 New Walkertown Road, Walkertown, NC 27051. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.linn-honeycutt.com. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Rev. Carlyle and saddened deeply by his passing.