Mitchell Garth Florence On August 12, 2009, Mitchell Garth Florence died as a result of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Born in Miami, Florida, Mitchell was the only son of Evelyn Garth and Robert Spurgeon Florence. He graduated second in his class at the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, in 1952. Subsequently, he obtained a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. While serving as an officer in the United States Air Force, he felt a call to become a minister. After completing his military service, he entered Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Upon receiving his divinity degree he served for many years as pastor to numerous Methodist churches in Florida. In his retirement years Mr. Florence made his home in Bradenton, Florida, where he became a beloved and faithful member of Braden River United Methodist Church, where a memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 22nd, at 1:30 p.m. (5858 44th Ave. E.). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that do-nations be made to BRUMC or the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Tags: 1952
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