Mitchell Herbert "Mickey" Staples Obituary (1950

Mitchell Herbert Staples, known to all of us as "Mickey" was born on November 24, 1950 in Lunenburg County, Virginia to the late George Staples Sr. and Ovetta Staples. Micky was preceded in death by his brothers Jasper Love, Thomas Love and George Staples Jr. Mickey departed this life on Friday, February 23, 2018. He was educated in Lunenburg County Public Schools. At an early age, he gave his life to Christ and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Victoria, VA. Mickey spent much of his adult life in Maryland. During that time, he worked as a packer and loader with a Moving Company and as a Service Station Attendant. When he returned to Virginia, he was employed by Scovil and Diemolding. Mickey possessed a kind, jovial spirit. He loved to play Bid Whist. While playing, Mickey would be so serious and not saying much, but his facial expressions were timeless. Once he and his partner won the hand, he would laugh and grin from ear to hear. He also loved to play Dominos. Mickey was a New York Giant & LA Lakers fan. His favorite TV shows were Westerns. When his health began to fail, Mickey could be seen sitting on the porch or front yard enjoying those that passed by. He became a rather quiet man, and usually pretty easy to take care of. He was blessed over the years with great caretakers. They were kind, considerate, loving and dependable. They became Mickey's extended family. He leaves to cherish his memory, 5 children, Michelle Wilson (Anthony) of Victoria, Carolyn Valentine (Kenneth) of South Hill, Rodney Hazelwood (Maggie) and Donte' Hazelwood (Lacy) both of Pontiac, Michigan; and Latoya Hazelwood of Clarkston, Michigan. He will surely be missed by his loving sisters, Louise Jones (Charles) of Clinton, MD; and Gracie Chase (Alvin) of Whitsett, NC.; and a devoted Sister in law - Doris Staples of Victoria, VA.; 23 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 20 nieces and nephews and a host of cousins and friends. Funeral Service: Saturday, March 3, 2018 @ 11:00 AM; First Baptist Church, 821 Lunenburg Ave., Victoria, Virginia 23974; Reverend Violet Oliver, Pastor; Reverend Paulette Hazelwood, Eulogist Interment: First Baptist Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 975 Mecklenburg Street, Victoria, Virginia 23974