Birth date: Jun 1, 1962 Death date: Sep 21, 2020
Mitchell C. Winters (Mitch) of Lakeland Fl, went to his heavenly home on September 21, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Wanda. His 3 beloved children; Timothy, Claudia, and Andrew (Jessica). His 7 grandchildre Read Obituary
It's hard to just share a memory when there's were so many. Gosh we have known Wanda and Mitch for so long that they weren't just friends we became family. Mitch was a great man and loved his family with his whole heart, and his grandchildren meant everything to him, he was there buddy they're best friend. There was nothing Mitch wouldn't do to help someone in need.. He had such a great personality. I could go on and on for days about Mitch and his life, his friendships and the love he had for his family and friend's. I know we are going to miss him so very much..
I am blessed to have worked closely with Mitch. He has been a part of my life almost every day for nearly ten years and had a profound effect on me and who I am today. When I was all business, he was all heart. When I was trying to be serious, he was busting my chops in that backhanded way only "sweetheart" Mitch could. When his stubborn nature would emerge we would butt heads for an hour then shake hands and Mitch would say "we're still friends, right" and I would say we're always friends, business aint personal to me Mitch. Who could be mad at this good man. I never met Mitch's family, but somehow I feel like I know them because Mitch spoke of them so frequently. Wanda and the way she kept him in line, His daughter helping him with his computer skills, weekends with the grand-kids, family vacations and trips home to Pennsylvania. Mitch and I came from very different places and are very different people, but being the same age and sharing the same close family experiences gave us a lot in common and a lot to share with one another and I sure will miss that. For all these years whether I needed someone to just shoot the bull with or someone to take on the most challenging tasks Mitch has been there and at those times he would always say the same thing "consider it done buddy" Well this time as I reflect on his life well lived and the positive effect he has had on me and so many others I say to him, Consider it done friend. Rest in peace Mitch.
Your Friend Greg
My Mitchell.... when I was little, there's was a time when you tried to cheer me up. The movie ET had just come out and in the movie the boy uses Reeses pieces to lure ET. I had my head buried in grandmas couch giving you the cold shoulder and you made a trail of Reeses up the couch, under my arm to my face.. trying to be funny and get me to laugh..... what I wouldnt give to put out a Reeses trail to hear your laugh again! I pray that that i can always hear it in my memories when I think of you. I love you and you will forever be missed by your Little Mitchell!
Fwd:Mark Linton wrote: A real man is the kind of man that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says Oh Crap, he's up! Brother, life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat u right. Forgive the ones who don't just because you can. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Take a few minutes to think before u act when you're mad . Forgive quickly. God never said life would be easy . He just promised it would be worth it. Today is Brother's day, send this to all your brothers, fathers, sons and me if I am one. If you get back 7, you are loved. Happy brothers Day! I LOVE YA BROTHER!!! To the cool men that have touched my life. Here's to you!! A real Brother walks with u when the rest of the world walks on you. Send to all your Brothers. love you brother
Mitch sent this out on April 7th 2020. i am going to miss you Mitch.
Rest In Peace my friend, you will be missed by many.
I am truly blessed to have had Mitch in my life and in the life of my family. I have only known Mitch for a couple of years, but we became fast friends. I felt like I already knew him as my son Drake had the privilege of working with Mitch not only at Synergy, but in one of his projects where he was helping a buddy reroof his home here in Lakeland. Mitch was the kind of guy you want being a mentor to your children, the kind of guy you wanted on your team, and the kind of guy you wanted in your life! God made us all for a purpose and Mitch's purpose from my perspective was to make you feel good. He used to always start our conversations with "How is my favorite Branch Manager?". You cannot help but smile when a guy greets you that way, right? He was one of, if not the most, unselfish people I have ever known and was willing to do anything for anyone, even if he hardly knew you. He loved his family and I loved to hear him talk about them. Most recently he shared some of what they all did together in North Carolina. He told me about the really cool house they rented up there to take in the mountains as a break from the Florida heat. He lived life to the fullest, but never at someone elses expense. Man what a guy!
I took my son Peyton to work with me one day in Orlando and let him work from the upstairs break room where Mitch would often post up when he had paper work to do. Mitch drummed up a conversation with him and quckly they became friends. On the way home that night Peyton told me about Mitch and the conversations they had. Peyton is blind, but does a great job of imitating people. His imitation on Mitch was spot on when he said "Hey buddy, whatcha up to?".
I cherish the promise that we have in our Saviour that I know one day I will reunite with Mitch at the banquet table in eternity and we will laugh together again. Hope you will all join us.
Your buddy for eternity,
Hunter
i first met Mitch at the service managers meeting in Orlando Branch i new then this was a great guy i had just talk with Mitch he was at my branch helping me and ask the counter sale if he could help in any way the day he was here i was here late he seen i was stressed out he call me on my way home and told me it will work out go home and spend time with the wife and family this man was passionate about his job and the Synergy family i will miss him greatly when i heard of his passing i almost went home for i did not want to work i could not get any thing done that day prayers is going out to the family of Mitch Winters
