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Allen Barber Mitchell

Birth
Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma, USA
Death
15 Dec 2011 (aged 67)
Sapulpa, Creek County, Oklahoma, USA
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Sapulpa- Allen Mitchell, 67, attorney, died Thursday. Services pending. Green Hill. (Tulsa World)
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Allen Mitchell, age 67, a resident of Sapulpa passed away at his home on Thursday, December 15, 2011. He was an attorney for many years in Sapulpa. Service is currenty pending. The Family has chosen to entrust the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home. (Daily Herald)
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Allen Barber Mitchell, longtime Sapulpa attorney and resident, departed this life on December 15, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to Max Allen Mitchell and Susan Barber Mitchell in Stillwater, Oklahoma on January 20, 1944. Allen was delivered by his grandfather, Dr. Lang Mitchell. Allen received his Bachelor's Degree from Oklahoma State University in philosophy and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa. He began the practice of law in the office of Jack Sellers in Sapulpa, OK. Eventually, he opened his own practice and continued to work in partnership with other attorneys through the years. Although a general practitioner of the law, Allen also practiced in the prevention and control of hazardous waste facilities and was an advocate for individuals with disabilities. He was a member of the Creek County Bar Association, the Oklahoma Bar Association, and had been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Additionally, he was a current Associate Bar Examiner for the Oklahoma Bar Association and also served as attorney for the City of Sapulpa in the early 1980's. A member of Boston Avenue Methodist Church in Tulsa, OK and a lifetime member of the Boy Scouts of America, Allen was a friend to people of all walks of life. He was concerned for the poor, the under-served, and the deprived. He was a role-model for many children; acting as a mentor and encourager, always telling children that they would succeed by doing their best. Allen was a patron of the arts and a talented musician. His memberships included the Tulsa Philharmonic Orchestra, the Sapulpa Community Band, the Oklahoma State Arts & Humanities Council, the Tulsa Arts Council and the Creek County Literacy Program. Allen was very civic minded and often supplied time and resources to different programs in the City of Sapulpa. Allen was very active politically and gave of his time, money and resources to manage and assist in several local area political offices. Allen was predeceased by his father, Max Mitchell, and grandchildren Storm St. Clair and Amy Torix. Survivors include: mother Susan Mitchell, brother Glen Mitchell and wife Carmel, sister Jane Mitchell and husband Jeff Bland; former wife Linda A. Mitchell, son Ron St. Clair and wife Kelly, daughter Sydney St. Clair and husband Mike Aab, son Matthew Mitchell and wife Mindy Breen, daughter Caroline Mitchell; current wife Waynelle Mason, daughter Misty Mason East and husband Chuck, daughter Lindsey Mitchell and son Andrew Mitchell. Grandchildren; Uma and Inga Mitchell, Justin Torix, Andrew, Alexander and Ashton East, Dannette Kissick, Karen Aab and Jennifer Aab. In addition to those listed above, Allen also had numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sapulpa Youth Shelter or the Sapulpa Community Band. A Memorial Service for Allen will be held at 3:30PM Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Bartlett Collins Ballroom at 317 East Lee in Sapulpa. The Family has chosen to entrust the care of the service to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home in Sapulpa. 9182242312 www.greenhillok.com This obituary was published in the Tulsa World on 12/22/2011.
Sapulpa- Allen Mitchell, 67, attorney, died Thursday. Services pending. Green Hill. (Tulsa World)
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Allen Mitchell, age 67, a resident of Sapulpa passed away at his home on Thursday, December 15, 2011. He was an attorney for many years in Sapulpa. Service is currenty pending. The Family has chosen to entrust the care of the services to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home. (Daily Herald)
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Allen Barber Mitchell, longtime Sapulpa attorney and resident, departed this life on December 15, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to Max Allen Mitchell and Susan Barber Mitchell in Stillwater, Oklahoma on January 20, 1944. Allen was delivered by his grandfather, Dr. Lang Mitchell. Allen received his Bachelor's Degree from Oklahoma State University in philosophy and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa. He began the practice of law in the office of Jack Sellers in Sapulpa, OK. Eventually, he opened his own practice and continued to work in partnership with other attorneys through the years. Although a general practitioner of the law, Allen also practiced in the prevention and control of hazardous waste facilities and was an advocate for individuals with disabilities. He was a member of the Creek County Bar Association, the Oklahoma Bar Association, and had been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Additionally, he was a current Associate Bar Examiner for the Oklahoma Bar Association and also served as attorney for the City of Sapulpa in the early 1980's. A member of Boston Avenue Methodist Church in Tulsa, OK and a lifetime member of the Boy Scouts of America, Allen was a friend to people of all walks of life. He was concerned for the poor, the under-served, and the deprived. He was a role-model for many children; acting as a mentor and encourager, always telling children that they would succeed by doing their best. Allen was a patron of the arts and a talented musician. His memberships included the Tulsa Philharmonic Orchestra, the Sapulpa Community Band, the Oklahoma State Arts & Humanities Council, the Tulsa Arts Council and the Creek County Literacy Program. Allen was very civic minded and often supplied time and resources to different programs in the City of Sapulpa. Allen was very active politically and gave of his time, money and resources to manage and assist in several local area political offices. Allen was predeceased by his father, Max Mitchell, and grandchildren Storm St. Clair and Amy Torix. Survivors include: mother Susan Mitchell, brother Glen Mitchell and wife Carmel, sister Jane Mitchell and husband Jeff Bland; former wife Linda A. Mitchell, son Ron St. Clair and wife Kelly, daughter Sydney St. Clair and husband Mike Aab, son Matthew Mitchell and wife Mindy Breen, daughter Caroline Mitchell; current wife Waynelle Mason, daughter Misty Mason East and husband Chuck, daughter Lindsey Mitchell and son Andrew Mitchell. Grandchildren; Uma and Inga Mitchell, Justin Torix, Andrew, Alexander and Ashton East, Dannette Kissick, Karen Aab and Jennifer Aab. In addition to those listed above, Allen also had numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sapulpa Youth Shelter or the Sapulpa Community Band. A Memorial Service for Allen will be held at 3:30PM Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Bartlett Collins Ballroom at 317 East Lee in Sapulpa. The Family has chosen to entrust the care of the service to the directors at Green Hill Funeral Home in Sapulpa. 9182242312 www.greenhillok.com This obituary was published in the Tulsa World on 12/22/2011.


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