Paul Martin "GP" Mitchell, Sr.

August 2, 1944 - July 8, 2021

Paul Martin Mitchell, Sr., age 76 of Snellville, GA, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents, Judge Preston H. Mitchell, Sr. and Sadie Burton Mitchell; brothers, Preston H. Mitchell, Jr. and Captain Philip L. Mitchell. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Sandie McEver Mitchell; son, Paul M. Mitchell, Jr.; daughter, Heather Mitchell; daughter-in-law, Carla Mitchell; and grandchildren, Joshua and Matthew Mitchell. Paul was born in Atlanta, Ga. He graduated from East Atlanta High School and went on to pursue his CPA degree from Georgia State University. He worked for the Internal Revenue Service, the Coca-Cola Company and the Office of the Inspector General. Paul was a member of First Baptist Church Snellville where he served as a Deacon and Chairman of the Finance Committee. He was an avid supporter of University of Georgia Bulldogs and loved spending game day Saturday in Athens. Paul was a car enthusiast and shared his love for performance vehicles with his grandsons. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church Snellville, Snellville, GA. Inurnment will follow at Snellville Historical Cemetery, Snellville, GA. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel and Saturday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Beyond Us, The Salvation Army https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ways-to-give/, Samaritans Purse https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/memorial-giving/ or First Baptist Church Snellville https://www.fbcsnell.org/give/give/. Due to COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. We also ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please continue social distancing and if desired to bring and wear a mask. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements