Mitchell Lewis Cravens was born May 5, 1983 in Springfield, MO to Linda Cravens and Gary Cravens. Mitch lived his early life in Mansfield, MO before moving to Springfield where he went to both Catholic and public schools. He graduated from Glendale High School in 2001 and also attended Ozark Technical Community College. Mitch was an avid and championship pool player both locally and across the Midwest. He is survived by his son Tyler Gene Cravens, his father Gary Cravens and wife Sandy; his mother Linda Cravens; his siblings Stacey Bruce, Steven Bruce, Justin and wife Nichole Cravens, Jeremy and wife Shekinah Cravens, Jason and wife Kerry Cravens, Jennifer and husband Tim Wilson-Humphries, Kim and husband Jeff Johnson, Chellie and husband Ryan Moore, Janelle Burton, grandmother Helen Cravens, as well as a large extended family. His happiest moments were spent with son Tyler and family. Tyler was the light of his life. Mitch loved playing ball with him in the park, visiting the zoo, discount steak night at Texas Roadhouse, Toys R Us and Chuck E. Cheese. He also loved building Lego sets with Tyler. Of course, we cannot forget the long standing Cravens family love of Cardinals Baseball. His friends remember him for his lively spirit, sense of humor and his competitive nature. His big heart and willingness to use his talent and skills to mentor others will keep him alive in the memory of friends and family. However, he never quite perfected the art of losing gracefully…. I’m sure all can remember him storming out of a pool room or off a golf course on a bad day, only to return later with a smile on his face and ready to go again. Mitch was loved by many and will be forever missed. Memorial service for Mitch will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Barnes Family Funeral, Ozark with Pastor Larry Scott officiating. In lieu of flowers a memorial education fund has been established for Tyler Gene Cravens c/o Gary Cravens, 1916–A Winged Foot Dr. Nixa, MO 65714. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.
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Betty Thompson says
September 19, 2015 at 7:08 pmThere are no words to express how sorry I am for the whole family. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you in this difficult time.
Chellie says
September 19, 2015 at 9:36 pmLove you Mitch. I have a lot of great memories of us as kids. We always had fun together and you could always make me laugh. Gone way too soon and forever missed.
Elizabeth Lewis says
September 19, 2015 at 11:41 pmMitch, your smile could light up a room and I’ll continue on knowing all the memories we had as children together. I will hold them dearly in my heart forever. Your time here on earth was cut extremely way to short, but while you were here with all of us you made such a huge impact on anyone you met. I love you Cousin, you will ALWAYS be missed and loved but NEVER forgotten for your legacy will live on through your beautiful son.
Bethany Murray says
September 20, 2015 at 12:17 amRIP old friend. You will be greatly missed.
Allen and Don Renshaw-Bray Renshaw says
September 20, 2015 at 4:09 amOur condolences to the entire family. Sending loving and healing thoughts your way.
Rance Veit says
September 20, 2015 at 6:00 amThoughts and prayers to the entire family in this time of loss.
Shirley Massengale says
September 20, 2015 at 6:15 amThere are no words to take the pain away when we lose our loved ones. It forever changes us. I am praying for the family . I am so sorry for your loss.
Shirley Massengale
Janet (VanNess) Alexander says
September 20, 2015 at 6:17 amI am so sorry. Hugs & Prayers to your family at this time of sorrow. The Alexander Family
Carmalee and David Hall says
September 20, 2015 at 7:51 amGary and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with your family at this dark hour in your life. May God richly bless you and heal your broken heart as time passes. So very sorry for your loss.
Chance says
September 20, 2015 at 8:33 amHUGS HUGS HUGS
Keep all your memories alive an close to your hearts. My thoughts are with your family during this devastating time.
Sarah Mwangi says
September 20, 2015 at 8:35 amPrayers are with your family during this difficult time.
barbara pirtle says
September 20, 2015 at 11:01 amso sorry for your loss gary and family.
Toni McLean German says
September 20, 2015 at 12:10 pmI hadn’t seen Mitch in a very long time but have nothing but fond memories of him. He was such a pleasure to be around. I’m saddened by his early departure and am thinking and praying for you all. Love, Toni McLean German
Judi Parker Fast says
September 20, 2015 at 3:27 pmGary & family…
I can’t even imagine the pain you’re in right now. May you find peace in the good memories and know that Mitchell is in God’s loving arms!
With much sympathy,
The Fasts
Julie (Hannaford) Spriggs says
September 20, 2015 at 10:01 pmMy heartfelt sympathy in your loss. Will keep the family in my prayers.
Mickey Van Ness says
September 21, 2015 at 6:39 amLinda, Stacey, Steven and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. There is no greater pain that the lose of a child. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless each of you.
Mickey Van Ness and Jerry Van Ness
STEPHEN CRANE says
September 21, 2015 at 8:11 amI AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS! I HAD INTENDED TO ATTEND THE SERVICE, BUT DID NOT LOOK AT THE SUNDAY PAPER UNTIL AFTER EVENING CHURCH, SO DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE SERVICE UNTIL TOO LATE. I WORKED AT A/G HEADQUARTERS FOR ABOUT 37 YEARS, JUST RETIRING 5 YEARS AGO. SO I KNOW JEREMY AND HAD TALKED WITH HIM A FEW TIMES ABOUT MITCH. I MET MITCH ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO AND IMMEDIATELY LOVED HIM. HE WAS A TERRIFIC YOUNG MAN AND A WONDERFUL POOL PLAYER. I PRACTICED WITH HIM SOME AND HARDLY EVER BEAT HIM! THE LAST FEW TIMES I SAW MITCH, HE HAD CHANGED AND I HAD BEEN CONCERNED FOR HIM. BUT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN I FIRST MET YEARS AGO! WE WERE ALL DEVASTATED BY HIS LOSS!
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN YOUR SORROW!
George Justice says
September 21, 2015 at 5:04 pmSorry for your loss and heavens gain.
Terry says
September 22, 2015 at 7:18 amI’d like to offer my condolences in the loss of your loved one so I am writing to share a comforting thought with you
I didn’t know Mitchell but I too have lost loved ones in death and took comfort in the words of Psalm 34:18: “Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Also John 5:28, 29: ‘All those in the memorial tombs (the graves) will hear his voice and come out.’ What a wonderful hope for the future, that we can see our dead loved ones again!
I would be happy to send you a free Bible brochure that has brought me much comfort. Feel free to contact me at: concernedcomforter@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Terry D
Kenny Shakingbush says
September 22, 2015 at 1:16 pmMy condolences to the family of Mitch. My prayers and thoughts are with you all Mitch and I sold timeshare together at Wyndham a few years back he was an awesome person and so full of life I’m not going to be able to make it to the funeral because I live so far away now but again my prayers and thoughts are with you all
LeAnna Burton-Sisco says
September 22, 2015 at 8:56 pmSo sorry for your loss, my family and I will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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