Arthur Mitchell Priest Jr. passed away at the Malcolm Randall VA Hospital, Gainesville, FL on March 19, 2008 from natural causes. A native of West Palm Beach, FL, Mitchell was a foreman in the construction business, a protestant, a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and he was a member of the American Legion. During Mitchell’s military career, he served in the US Navy Seabee’s as a PO2C and he was awarded the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, President Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation, a US Navy Rifle Marksman Ribbon and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Grace Priest, Mitchell is survived by his brothers, Chris Priest and sister-in-law, Margaret of Lakeville, MN ; Darrell Priest and sister-in-law, Cynthia of Palm Springs, FL ; a niece, Dawn Vanderhoff of Palm Springs, FL and two nephews, Todd Priest of Palm Springs, FL and Alex Priest of Lakeville, MN. Graveside services are 2:30 PM, Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the South Florida VA National Cemetery, 6501 State Route 7, Lake Worth, FL 33467 with the United States Navy Military Honors Team form Jacksonville, Florida Naval Air Station, officiating. Please send all floral arrangements directly to the cemetery, prior to services. Veterans Funeral Care. 1-800-467-7850.
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My sincerest condolences to the Priest family and friends for the loss of Grace and Mitchell. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord grant you strength in this time of need and blessed peace to our departed family.
With deepest sympathy,
John Fischer cousin
My condolences for your loss.
Victoria DuPree
Mitchell’s unwanted biological daughter.
Dear Chris, Missi, Alex and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Brother Mitchell is in our prayers, as is your mom and our friend Grace.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. And may light perpetual shine upon Mitchell and Grace.
Much love, Peter and Martha
Dear Priest Family:
We at American Legion Post 383 in Old Town, FL., are grieving over our loss of Mitch. He was Second Vice at the Post as well as Entertainment Chairman. He loved to help out and do things at the Legion, especially cooking. We are having a Memorial Service Saturday, March 29, 2008, at 2 PM at the Legion in Old Town. For more information call Commander Chris Christians at 352 542 8020 anytime. Again, we are all so sorry and if we can help up this way, please do not hesitate to call us.
Love,
Chris and Mary Christians
A friend and hunting partner for 45 years. He will be missed
Sincere Condolences to the Priest family in the loss of Grace and Mitchell
To Gene’s family, He was a good Brother at our Post 383. He will be and is certainly missed. May he Rest In Peace.