
He passed away at 73 years young on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Mitchell daughter Melanie Mitchell, son Todd Payne, brothers Paul (Peg) Mitchell, Daniel Mitchell, Phillip (Deb) Mitchell sister Karole (Roger) Baker and grandchildren, Kristie and Kayla Mitchell, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Many holidays and river adventures were spent with Julie and Kelsy Hornsby (Newberry Florida).ĭavid Henry Mitchell was born the 5th of 9 children on November 15 th, 1949, in Wellsville, New York, to father Henry William Mitchell and mother Ida May (Quant).ĭavid is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Barbara (Donald) Benjamin, Sandra (Lloyd) Hotchkiss, Joyce (Larry) Watson, Doris Doty. Nick’s closest friends, Bryan (Burger) Bronson, Ryan Curry, and Danny Becker were his brothers. Nick’s pride and joy and sole purpose in life was his son Christopher. Through Eddie’s helping hands Nick found joy in many local volunteer projects. Eddie and Janet, owners of Lester’s quickly welcomed him and Christopher.

At the time of passing Nick was employed by Lester’s Garage Doors in Gainesville Florida where he found an additional family.

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Nick’s true integrity and kind heart showed through in his professional career and his volunteer work. Nick was an experienced brewmaster and horticulturist.

Nick’s love of the outdoors stemmed from growing up on the Yawney Farm. Nick loved his Harley’s, dirt bikes, outdoor activities ,the beach, concerts ,festivals and was always up for life adventures. Nick created a fulfilling life for himself and his son in Florida with meager beginnings. Nick grew up in Jordan New York and moved to Florida in 2017 with his son Christopher. We hope you’ll all join us on May 28 for Fifth Third 4th Friday, when we’ll be playing dress up once again… this time it’s come as your alter ego! Here are more details.Nicholas (Nick) Charles Cooper, 40 passed away unexpectedly April 23rd 2022 in Gainesville Florida. Thanks to all the performers, artists, sponsors, supporters, partners, volunteers, Buster’s employees and audience members who made Passing: Fashioning Drag one of LAL’s best events yet. The best moment of the night was watching designer Patryq Howell walk the runway with a modest smile and an inspiring humility and the entire room giving this deserving artist the standing ovation he deserved. Or maybe that Tiki-esque catsuit worn by Hope Sexton. Or it could have been Amalia Black’s spiked shoulder pads and ribbon-banded catsuit that stole the night. It was probably the fierce power of Adriana Fuentes when she stepped onto the stage like a modern warrior and the entire room gasped for breath.īut that’s tied with Lawren Lamoore’s serpentine reenactment of temptation in the Garden of Eden. Maybe the pure beauty of Tracie Lords’ sparkling eyes that matched her glittering gown, or that moment when Chelsea’s disco ball-adorned shrug danced on the ceiling. It was really when Candi Stratton dropped her cotton-candy pink robe and revealed the angel hiding underneath.Įrrr, but it could have been Georgia Peach’s captivating Southern debutante spins in her electric orange and hot pink dress or Caress’s Tina Turner-like leg power that turned a hat into a performance piece all its own. Uhhh, it may be the sassy shimmy of Hurricane Summers or the hypnotic shoulder shake of Nicole Diamond or the sexy snaps and sashays of Nova Starr. It could have been the expression on Nina West’s face that was so powerful it filled the entire warehouse. It was watching Maria Garrison do back flips in 3-inch heels, neon green fringe leaving tracers all around her movement.

Wait, no, it was the moment Jenna Jive walked out on stage with a monster dragon on her back and put Lady Gaga’s costumes to shame. Oh gosh, the best part was when Chelsea Pearl came out on stage in an Oscar-worthy gown created with the intention of celebrating her butt cleavage.
