Jurl Norris Mitchell

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Immanuel Baptist Church
61 Green Valley Drive
Greenbrier, AR  72058
Monday, November 19, 2018
9:30am
Service Schedule
Immanuel Baptist Church
61 Green Valley Drive
Greenbrier, AR  72058
Monday, November 19, 2018
10:30am
Cemetery
Thorn Cemetery
Hwy 65
Greenbrier, AR  72058

Jurl Norris Mitchell

of Greenbrier, AR

July 1, 1934 - November 15, 2018

Jurl Norris Mitchell, 84, of Conway, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 15, 2018. He was born July 1, 1934 in Elsinore, MO to the late R.P. Mitchell and Joanna Mitchell. Jurl is also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald V. Mitchell and an infant brother.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 67 years, Mary Ann Mitchell of Greenbrier, a son, Dwight (Cherri) Mitchell of Greenbrier, sisters, Arlyn (Gene) Gambill of Greenbrier, Karen (Tom) Mitchell of Little Rock, granddaughters, Devin (Bo) Wright of North Little Rock, Jordan and (Jesse) Harding of Hope, and three great-grandchildren, Gage Wright, Jaycee Harding, and Jaxon Harding.

Jurl was a graduate of Central Baptist College and the University of Central Arkansas and taught briefly at Vilonia High School. He was a Baptist minister for 66 years, pastoring a number of churches in Arkansas. The last 20 years prior to retirement, he directed Plain Path Ministries as a full-time evangelist preaching revivals mostly in the central states, but held many meetings in the Pacific northwest and in the northern U.S. At one point during these years he served on the board of directors of Central Baptist College. In the early 70's he and his wife served as missionaries to Bolivia and taught in Santa Cruz at the American School for Gulf Oil corporation. Having acquired a private pilot's license, Jurl assisted in flying supplies into remote jungle mission areas of Bolivia and later he and his family lived and worked among the Chiquitano Indians of eastern Bolivia establishing a church in the village of San Simon. Giving an account of the years in Bolivia, Jurl authored two books. ''En La Manana'' and ''Chiquitano''. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to travel. He and Mary Ann traveled and camped over most of the continental U.S. and canoed many of the streams in Arkansas and Missouri, his most favorite being Current river which they floated a week at a time. Another one of his favorite pastimes was four wheeling in the Ozark mountains of Arkansas. In later years, Jurl and Mary Ann bicycled and continued this activity into their eighties cycling and camping all over Arkansas and Missouri

Visitation will be at 9:30 am Monday, November 19th with funeral service following at 10:30 am at Immanuel Baptist Church in Greenbrier, with Pastor Anthony Crocker, Bro. Gaylon King, and Bro. Troy Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Thorn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Higgins, A. J. Wright, Thomas Baxter, and the Deacons of Immanuel Baptist Church. The family would like to extend a special thank you and express our appreciation for the incredible service of love and care given to our loved one by the staff of Seven Springs Health and Rehab, Heber Springs, AR and also, we would like to thank the staff of Conway Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Central Baptist College Ronald V. and Micki Mitchell Endowed Scholarship Fund, 1501 College Ave., Conway, AR 72034. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/greenbrier

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Dewayne Spann
New Iberia, LA
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Thursday, August 12, 2021

my heart is so saddened and miss y'all so much
dwight you and i grew up together
ms maary ann i will never forget the love you all gave me when i was a kid and felt unlovable
dwight i will try and get ahold of y'all as dad (Buddy Hoover) is in his twilight years
take care
Dewayne

Sissy Vann Moore
Greenbrier, AR
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Monday, November 19, 2018

Bro. Jurl was an amazing man of God! I am blessed to have known Bro. Jurl & Mrs. Mary Ann. His legacy will live on!!

Clifford S Snyder
Conway, AR
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Monday, November 19, 2018

Dear Mary Ann,

We are happy to have known Jurl, and are so grateful for the way you and he ministered together to our family over the years. You constantly offered prayers and support, and made numerous visits to the hospital during our mother's illness. Brother Mitchell meant a great deal to my father, and his enduring friendship and guidance helped so much in enabling my father to cope during those difficult years. The servant's heart that Jurl always demonstrated, and his loving encouragement lifted my parent's spirits often, and reflected his deep trust and faith in God's plans.

Jurl always reminded us that as Christians, we have an assured future together in heaven with Jesus. We hold firmly to that assurance, and hope that you and your family may find joy in the lasting impact that Jurl's ministry had on our family and so many others. He led many to Christ, and helped many strive for a stronger faith and a closer walk with the Lord.

We are praying that God may surround you with His peace, love, and comfort during this time of loss.

In deepest sympathy,
The Snyder Family

Pattie Gerecke
Derby,, KS
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Monday, November 19, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss Mary Ann. Bro Jurl is my all time favorite evangelist! He was the evangelist at Immanuel Baptist in Greenbrier the night my son, Doug Snyder, was saved!! Special memoris with you and Bro.Jurl in that wonderful church with King family. Thank you for leading so many to Christ!!

Gladys
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, November 19, 2018

Dear Mary Ann, We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts grieve with you. Brother Mitchell was one of the best pastors to ever walk this planet and an even better man. Both of you have had a profound impact on me and my children's lives. I would be there if I could. May God comfort you always and forever. Love Gladys and my children (Andre, Nikisha and Felissa)

David and Sherry Pearson
Memphis, TN
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Sunday, November 18, 2018

Mary Ann, we send our deepest sympathy. May God give you HIS peace now and in the days ahead.
Blessings, David & Sherry

J. B. Davis
Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, November 18, 2018

Dwight my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family for the loss of your father.

Mark Livingston
Lufkin, TX
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Sunday, November 18, 2018

So thankful for this dear brother. He was an inspiration to many pastors, churches, and believers. I remember hearing him for the first time in 1994 during the CBC Leslie Lectures. His sermon on the "Two Trees" was encouraging. I loved and knew his brother Ron very well, and was always so thankful for Jurl's witness and faithfulness. God's grace during this loss. Well done, brother!
-Pastor Mark
Keltys First Baptist
Lufkin, Texas

Ed and Vicki Bailey
Summers, AR
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Saturday, November 17, 2018

I know your hearts are aching for the loss of Bro. Jurl. But I know he is getting to enjoy what he has preached about for years. We enjoyed the many revivals he preached at Summers Missionay Baptist Church. We loved him so. Praying for comfort during this time.

Eric and Sarah
Conway, AR
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Saturday, November 17, 2018

Mrs Mary Ann and Dwight we are so sorry but I definitely know that Bro Jurl is in a place he has preached about for many years. This world world be a better place with more Jurl Mitchell’s. I will always remember the handshakes and the pats on the back. We love you Bro Jurl. You will always be missed.
Eric

Ronald White
Yazoo City, MS
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Saturday, November 17, 2018

I am confident that Jurl made an abundant entrance into the kingdom of heaven. Although separated by time and distance I still have great affection for Bro. Jurl and his family. He is now at home with the Savior he loved. May Jesus walk with you in the path of sorrow and light the way to His shining city.
With you in the bonds of Christ,
Ron W

Melinda Reynolds
Greenbrier, AR
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Friday, November 16, 2018

Dwight and family we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

Janis Garrett Robbins
Greenbrier, AR
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Friday, November 16, 2018

Dwight and families, I am sorry for the passing of your Dad, know that he is rejoicing in Heaven, and I’ll be praying for all of you. May God comfort all of you.

danny anddot milburn
cale, AR
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Friday, November 16, 2018

What I wonder most is what did Bro. Jurl say when he first came into the afterlife. I am sure it would be a one liner that no one has said before. And his friends and loves ones will say, "Well, Jurl's here." He was special in so many ways and our prayers are with you. dot