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Corky Jayce Mitchell

September 13, 1973 - November 22, 2021
Visitation
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home - Big Spring
Wednesday 12/1, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel
Thursday 12/2, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Coahoma Cemetery - Coahoma
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Thursday 12/2

Corky Jayce Mitchell
(1973 – 2021)
Corky Mitchell, 48, of Coahoma, passed away Monday, November 22. A visitation will begin at 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow at Coahoma Cemetery.

Corky Jayce Mitchell was born on September 13, 1973, in Big Spring, Texas. He graduated as salutatorian from Coahoma High School in 1992. Corky received his B.A. from Texas Tech University in 1996. Later, establishing his company, CJM Group, Inc. In 2016, he received his MBA from the Texas Tech University Rawls Business College, and had just completed his Ph.D. in Business Administration from the Rawls Business College. His expertise ranged from marketing communications, advertising, social media, branding, public relations and consumer behavior. Corky was a beloved professor and research contributor for the Rawls Business College for the last two years and looked forward to applying his 20 years of industry experience as a college professor. Everyone who knew Corky knew that he was extremely kind, loving, generous, gentle and peaceful person, and that he loved his family and friends fiercely.

Corky is survived by his husband and life-love, Tyler Garcia of Lubbock, Texas; parents Patty and Jerry Mitchell of Coahoma; mother and father-in-law Shelley and Gerald Garcia of Albany; sister Melinda Mitchell-Smith and wife Karen McGinnes of Coppell; sister Jerriann Mitchell Malone and husband Benjamin Malone of Coahoma; his ‘Little Genius’, Canyon Daniels of San Antonio; chosen brother Jacob McCain and wife Devin McCain of Lubbock; brother-in-law Austin Garcia of Dallas and Brady Garcia of Albany; nephews Cash Mitchell, Lincoln McCain and Andy Garcia; nieces Gracen Malone, Hadleigh Malone and Rein Garcia; grandmother Annie Ward of Coahoma and grandfather Edwin Ditto of Kermit and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Corky is preceded in death by biological father David Smith, half-brother Jeremy Smith, maternal grandfather James Ward, paternal grandmother Barbara Ditto, paternal grandparents Myrle and JC Mitchell and his aunt, Reva Daniels.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Corky Jayce Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please contact the family for more information.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

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Visitation
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home - Big Spring
Wednesday 12/1, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel
Thursday 12/2, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Coahoma Cemetery - Coahoma
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Thursday 12/2

Corky Jayce Mitchell (1973 – 2021) Corky Mitchell, 48, of Coahoma, passed away Monday, November 22. A visitation will begin at 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment willContinue Reading

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Tumbleweed Smith left a message on December 4, 2021:
I was shocked to return from an interview trip yesterday to learn about Corky's death. He did tons of work for us designing CD and book covers and all sorts of things having to do with promotion and advertising. We worked together for many years and my wife Susan and I had so much respect for him and his talent. He operated our website and was an expert at solving any problems that came up regarding the internet. We always looked forward to Corky coming to our studio because he was always pleasant and fun. I encouraged him to start graduate school and know he was an outstanding student and teacher. He was much more than a business associate, He was a good friend. He had so much to offer. It is sad that he never got to show all the things he could do.
Dana and Gary Garcia left a message on December 3, 2021:
Keller we are so sorry for your loss you were in our prayers along with his family
Sheila Pranschke left a message on December 2, 2021:
In memory of Corky Jayce Mitchell, Sheila Pranschke lit a candle
Elizabeth Bradley left a message on December 1, 2021:
I didn’t know Corky very well, but the times I was fortunate enough to be in his presence he was such a wonderful person. I’m praying for his family and friends during this difficult time.
Justin & Arisay Wright left a message on December 1, 2021:
Corky never knew a stranger and treated everyone the exact same with the upmost respect whether it was his first time to meet you or whether he knew you for years. His smile and attitude were absolutely contagious. He was one of a kind and will be truly missed by all. We love and will miss you.
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Jessica Borlovan (Koops) left a message on December 1, 2021:
Corky is watching over all of us, especially you Tyler. He will always love you. It’ll be hard at first but it’ll start to get easier. Corky’s memory will live on in all of you. Continue telling his story. You have me and my family’s condolences. We love you very much and are here for you.
Bee left a message on December 1, 2021:
I didn't know Corky well. But I know how much Tyler Loves him and that's enough. You will be missed.
Sarah Hagen left a message on November 30, 2021:
My sincere condolences to you all. Many blessing and prayers.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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