Celebrating the life of
William A. "Bill" Mikell, Sr.
Passed away on October 18, 2018
William A. “Bill” Mikell, Sr., 82, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Macclenny, FL, son of Leonard J. and Emma Beatrice Stokes Mikell. He was a graduate of Macclenny-Glen High School where he excelled in football and track. He married his high school sweetheart, Selene Padgett in December 1955. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force where he trained to became an air traffic controller. Out of the service, he continued a career in aviation as an air traffic controller having assignments in Jacksonville, FL; Moody Air Force Base and ultimately retiring as Assistant Chief at the Savannah Airport. While in Valdosta, Mr. Mikell was a charter member of Greenwood Baptist Church and a Mason in Savannah.
Surviving are his wife of 62 ½ years, Selene Padgett Mikell of Savannah, GA; children, William A. “Al” Mikell, Jr., Tamra Mikell, Karen Arpin, Mona Mikell all of Savannah, GA; sisters, Betty Eddins of Millers Creek, NC; Sue Mikell of Orange Park, FL; grandchildren, Matthew Mikell of Savannah; Dana Arpin Larson (Jason) of Okinawa, Japan; Ashley Bennett of Valdosta, GA; Michelle Mikell of Richmond Hill, GA; great grandchildren, Nolan, Marci, Clara and Georgia Bennett of Valdosta, GA; Brayden Lee Larson of Okinawa, Japan, two special family friends, Sandy Fitzer and Sara Portman of Savannah, GA.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
The funeral service will be held in Macclenny, Florida with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Mikell family for the loss of your dear loved one. May good memories provide solace for your family during these most difficult times. God has assured us that we will see our loved ones again “John 5:28,29” and “2 Corinthians 1:3,4”.
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I am sorry for your loss but our God Jehovah has promised mankind a resurrection so we can see our love ones again.please read John 5:28,29 this scripture will give you strength, again I am sorry for your loss.
- Cooper, Savannah , Ga
My condolences to Bill's family and friends. I worked with him at Savannah Tower for a few years and have only the fondest of memories of him.
- Lynn Bishop, Black Creek, Ga
My condolences to the Mikell family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise that "there is going to be a resurrection." (Acts 24:15) Therefore, we will see our loved ones again. During the days to come, may Mr. Mikell's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Tati Khan, Snellville , GA
Our sincere condolence to you and your family. Praying for God's peace and mercy to be over you and all of your family and friends, as you grieve and say good bye.
- Jim Casey, Dowagiac, MI
To the family of Mr.A Mikell You know that the God of love made the promise that those that died will have a resurrection from the grave will live again on this earth and meet their family again. Isn't this wonderfully good news? Think of it seeing our love ones again.
- O.Jenkins , Loganville, Ga
May the God who comforts usin our trials be with The Mikell Family during this time of sorrow, and remember God's promise That "The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tomb will hear HIS voice and come out" 2Cor. 1:3;John 5:28,29.
- C. Archibald , Loganville , Ga
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Since death is not a part of God's original purpose for mankind, it is very painful to deal with,but please find comfort in the words of Revelation 21;3.
- Willie, Loganville, Ga
To the family, so sorry for your loss. Hope you will be comforted in knowing that William has the prospect of being resurrected, healthy (in the flesh), to paradise earth as Jehovah God has promised. In fact, the vast majority will enjoy everlasting life right here on earth as God intended from the beginning. God's kingdom will do this under the rule of Jesus Christ. READ: John 5:28,29, Job 14:14,15, Psalms 37:29, Matthew 6:9,10, Matthew 5:5 and Revelation 21:2-4
- DW, Spring, Texas
Karen, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
- Rita Willis, Charlotte, NC
Karen, Dana and family, we are thinking of you during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
- Donnie and Melani Arpin, Savannah , GA
I am so sorry and my sincere condolences for the family. My husband, Charles Corbell, always spoke with such fondness for Bill. Prayers for all.
- Mary Ellen Corbell, Savannah , Ga
So sorry for your loss. Bill was a fine man and friend. I greatly enjoyed our time working together in the FAA. My prayers are with you.
- Danny Morgan, Rincon, GA
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories you have of William bring you comfort during this difficult time and may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness, comfort your hearts and make you firm.”—2 Thess. 2:16, 17.
- Sandra Love, , Ga
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Mikell family for the loss of your dear loved one. May good memories provide solace for your family during these most difficult times. God has assured us that we will see our loved ones again “John 5:28,29” and “2 Corinthians 1:3,4”.
- , ,
I am sorry for your loss but our God Jehovah has promised mankind a resurrection so we can see our love ones again.please read John 5:28,29 this scripture will give you strength, again I am sorry for your loss.
- Cooper, Savannah , Ga
My condolences to Bill's family and friends. I worked with him at Savannah Tower for a few years and have only the fondest of memories of him.
- Lynn Bishop, Black Creek, Ga
My condolences to the Mikell family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise that "there is going to be a resurrection." (Acts 24:15) Therefore, we will see our loved ones again. During the days to come, may Mr. Mikell's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Tati Khan, Snellville , GA
Our sincere condolence to you and your family. Praying for God's peace and mercy to be over you and all of your family and friends, as you grieve and say good bye.
- Jim Casey, Dowagiac, MI
To the family of Mr.A Mikell You know that the God of love made the promise that those that died will have a resurrection from the grave will live again on this earth and meet their family again. Isn't this wonderfully good news? Think of it seeing our love ones again.
- O.Jenkins , Loganville, Ga
May the God who comforts usin our trials be with The Mikell Family during this time of sorrow, and remember God's promise That "The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tomb will hear HIS voice and come out" 2Cor. 1:3;John 5:28,29.
- C. Archibald , Loganville , Ga
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Since death is not a part of God's original purpose for mankind, it is very painful to deal with,but please find comfort in the words of Revelation 21;3.
- Willie, Loganville, Ga
To the family, so sorry for your loss. Hope you will be comforted in knowing that William has the prospect of being resurrected, healthy (in the flesh), to paradise earth as Jehovah God has promised. In fact, the vast majority will enjoy everlasting life right here on earth as God intended from the beginning. God's kingdom will do this under the rule of Jesus Christ. READ: John 5:28,29, Job 14:14,15, Psalms 37:29, Matthew 6:9,10, Matthew 5:5 and Revelation 21:2-4
- DW, Spring, Texas
Karen, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
- Rita Willis, Charlotte, NC
Karen, Dana and family, we are thinking of you during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
- Donnie and Melani Arpin, Savannah , GA
I am so sorry and my sincere condolences for the family. My husband, Charles Corbell, always spoke with such fondness for Bill. Prayers for all.
- Mary Ellen Corbell, Savannah , Ga
So sorry for your loss. Bill was a fine man and friend. I greatly enjoyed our time working together in the FAA. My prayers are with you.
- Danny Morgan, Rincon, GA
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories you have of William bring you comfort during this difficult time and may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness, comfort your hearts and make you firm.”—2 Thess. 2:16, 17.
- Sandra Love, , Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
