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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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1/03/1944 – 03/12/2021
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 3 PM, Monday, March 15, 2021 in Kingstree First Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Kingstree Memorial Gardens.
Visitation
Mr. Mixon’s family will receive friends from three to five Sunday ( 03/14/2021) afternoon at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Kingstree First Baptist Church, Family Life Center, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Grover Cleveland Mixon, 77, of Kingstree, SC, passed away on March 12, 2021 peacefully in his home. The funeral service will be held at 3 pm on Monday the 15th at Kingstree First Baptist Church. Burial will follow the funeral at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at 3-5 pm on Sunday at Williamsburg Funeral Home who is handling funeral arrangements.
Grover was born in Lancaster, South Carolina, on January 3, 1944. He graduated from Greeleyville High School, where he was a known track star. He continued his education at the University of South Carolina, receiving a B.S. degree. Grover married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Jean Wilder, on November 27, 1963. They were happily married for over 57 years.
He held the VP position for Phoenix Medical Technology for 22 years. He was one of the company’s original co-creators, receiving four patents during his time. Many knew him as an exceedingly wise Sunday school teacher in his early years, but he was also known to be quite the cut-up with his great sense of humor. He became a Southern Baptist Minister and preached for 17 years at Greeleyville Baptist Church and was the Director of Missions of the Williamsburg Baptist Association for 15 years.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early years and then later, tinkering in his woodshop and making toys for his grandchildren. He was actively involved in his church and loved them dearly like family. After retiring from preaching, he was happy to be worshiping again at Kingstree First Baptist Church.
Grover is survived by his wife, Barbara, two children, Bryan (Tina) and Elizabeth Williams (Lyle), five grandchildren, Tyler, Colyn, Caleb, Grace, and Camlin. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Vander Mixon, nieces and nephews and a host of cousins, and other family and friends. Grover is preceded in death by his parents, James Robert Mixon and Nettie Stacks Mixon; and son, Barry Grover Mixon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Kingstree First Baptist Church -Family Life Center- Post Office Box 608 Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Sending my condolences to the family. Mr Grover was my supervisor at Phoenix Glove for several years. He was very nice to me. I really messed my fingers up. He sent me home and told me to take a few days to heal and to come on back to work. I really appreciated that. So sorry to hear of his passing 💔
Dearest Sweetest Barbara and children.
Please know you are all in our prayers to Jesus during this time of grief over brother Grovers passing.
Much love and many blessings
Rex and Becky Hunter
Sorry to hear of your loss. I always thought very highly of Grover, and enjoyed working with him at the hospital,and knowing him for many years.
Barbara, Elizabeth, Brian and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time of transition. May you find comfort in all of the wonderful memories that have now become your treasures. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Grover. We will be praying for the family.
Brian , I am sorry to hear of Mr. Gover’s passing. He was always a nice man and I enjoyed listening to his sermons when I would visit the Baptist church. Prayers to you and the entire family.
Chuck Easler
Mr Mixon was such a quiet, humble man,He will truly be missed by my husband (Tony) and myself.
M Johnson
Barbara, Bryan, Elizabeth, Vander, and family, we are saddened to hear of Grover’s passing and extend our sincerest condolences. We have such fond memories of family times together at Grandma’s house, and we will always be thankful for the time spent supporting us when Daddy passed away. We pray that you will all be comforted by your precious memories and be enveloped in love and peace by our Heavenly Father now and in the difficult days ahead. We also pray that you all are comforted by the hope we have of being reunited with Grover and all of our loved ones when we go to live with Jesus eternally. Please know that we are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers! Love you all…Bonnie, Phillip and Janet
Barbara, Bryan, and Elizabeth,
No amount of words are enough to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Grover was such a godly, sincere, wonderful, funny man….the best SS teacher I have ever had. From the time I met your family, you became instant best friends to me. And although many years have passed since I saw you, I think about you all often. Please know that you are all in my prayers. My parents are both in heaven now, and I am sure they were welcoming Grover home. May God give you peace, fill the emptiness, and be extra close to you during the upcoming days and months!
I love you all,
Robbin Peeler
So sorry to hear of this…such a good man and great family. Sending prayers your way.
Prayers for the family. Grover was a wonderful godly man and loved by everyone.
Our staff at the Florence Baptist Association rejoice with you as Grover has gone to be present with the Lord. We also morn with you and lift up prayers on your behalf. I enjoyed working with Grover and regret not being able to attend the service today.
Grover and Barbara showed Éddie and I how to love each other in marriage.. Grover was such an influence on us as a young married couple. He not only was a mentor but the best bible teach I have ever known… he will be missed .. and what a legacy.. who knows how many people he has brought to our Lord ..I’m sure sweet Jesus is saying “well done my faithful servant…
Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
One of the finest men I knew. Prayers for the family.
Our hearts go out to you all! We are saddened to lose such a great man but rejoice knowing where he is. Please let us know if we can do anything for you and your family.
Grover will be missed. As a member Of Greeyville Baptist Church and a friend he was a true man of God. I have enjoyed seeing him at our association 5th Sunday singings. Always a joy and will be a joy to see him again one day in heaven. Sumter Graham
Everyone that new Grover Mixon will miss him. He was always the guy that stood up for his friends and there were a lot of them. I know my brother Eddie and Grover will be rejoicing when they see each other again. I am so thankful to have him as
a great friend. He was a great athlete and a good Christian man that will be missed by all.
Barbara and Family, So sad to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts during this most difficult time. Love, Linda and Clark Tisdale
Grover Mixon, one of the finest men I ever had the pleasure of working for in my 40 year career! My condolences to the Mixon family.