• Donnie Allen Mize, 79 of Lake City entered the presence of his Lord Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born at Round Mountain, Arkansas to the late Lecel and Lillian Taylor Mize, May 30, 1942. After growing up in Arkansas, he worked and raised a family in St. Charles, MO for over 30 years, retiring from Chrysler Corporation in Fenton, MO. He returned to live in Arkansas for the past 18 years, making a home in Lake City.  Donnie was a proud American and veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was affiliated with Central Baptist Church and those closest to him knew him as a gentle man of giant faith in Jesus Christ, professing him as his Lord and Savior for many years. He lived a godly example for his family and was committed to reading his Bible and praying faithfully every morning. Donnie enjoyed fishing, baseball games, especially the St. Louis Cardinals.  He also enjoyed the music of Merle Haggard, Elvis Presley and his grandson Justin. Donnie was known by friends and family as a pretty good storyteller, but most of all he loved his family. If he wasn’t outside, he could often be found enjoying the warmth of the fireplace while watching old westerns or playing Wahoo with his wife. He enjoyed playing cards, dominos and backgammon. Family times were often centered around the table enjoying a meal, games and lots of laughter. Donnie is preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, Lecel Mize Jr, Alpha Mae Marshall, Wanda Looney, Fred Mize, Eddie Mize, Rena Jo Easterly, Lannie Mize, Betty Douglas, Judy Passmore and Andy Mize.

    Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Brenda of the home; son, Jeff (Donni) Mize of Murfreesboro,TN and half son, David Mittig of Switzerland; daughter, Stephanie Mize of Lake City; sister, Alice Elaine Ford (Andy) of Pensacola, Florida; grandchildren, Justin Mize and Kayla Mize; numerous nieces and nephews and Italian exchange students, Cosimo Pavone and Filippo Vardabasso.

    Visitation will be Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 1-2 PM at Emerson Memorial Chapel, with service starting at 2 PM with Adam Cox officiating.  Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

    Pallbearers will be Freddie Mize, Lannie Mize, Kyle Buford, Blake Lawrence, Jon Milligan and Justin Milligan.

    Honorary pallbearers are Galen Lawrence, Patrick Hafer, Gary Buford, Randy Easterly, Jerry Wayne Milligan, Larry Ladd, Gene Turner, Carl Mosby and Jerry Marshall.

    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Samaritan’s Purse who have been in our area supporting tornado victims or Tunnel to Towers Foundation supporting veterans.