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Obituary For Mr. Johnny O. Mitchell, Sr

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Johnny O. Mitchell, Sr. Celebration of Life will be held Friday July 24, 2020 1:00PM at Grissom-Clark Eastlake Chapel. Viewing will be Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am until the hour of service. Mr. Johnny O. Mitchell, Sr, was born Wednesday, October 11, 1950 in Bronx, New York to the union of Lacy Mitchell and Virginia Faust Mitchell. Johnny spent his early childhood in Harlem, N.Y. & Bronx, N.Y. In his early 20s, he drove a yellow taxi in NYC while attending Bronx Community College. In July of 1976, he married his sweetheart Evelyn Evans Mitchell. Johnny later went on to work security for Izod/Lacoste. In 1985, he went to work for the City of New York’s Department of Transportation as a Peace Officer. The Agency was absorbed under the New York City Police Department and he continued his employment as a Traffic Security Agent until his retirement in 2012. He relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in 2016 and eventually became a member of Central United Methodist Church of Atlanta, Georgia. He resided in Georgia until his time of passing on July 16, 2020 in his home. Johnny was an avid listener of Jazz, Classical and Gospel music. He also enjoyed science fiction tv shows and movies. Johnny was mostly private, sensitive and serious native of Harlem for most of his life. Like most men of the Mitchell clan, he was deeply affectionate and protective of family members. All of this is confirmed by his lifelong interest in photography and more than ample collection of family snapshots. He was always glad to attend family affairs, mingling with most while broadcasting a ready smile or releasing a hard laugh. At the same time, Johnny was a Philosophical and deeply contemplative man who kept up with political currency. His spiritual awareness was without question broadly significant. We, the family, thank all who here remember him fondly while we joyously release him to a greater everlasting life. Johnny O. Mitchell, Sr. leaves behind his only son, Johnny E. Mitchell, Jr. (Shazell); a granddaughter, Natalyah M. Mitchell; a grandson, Jayce C. Mitchell; a step grandson, Devell Mirjah; brothers, Lacy E. Mitchell, Jr. (Rebecca), Benjamin Mitchell and Jamal Mitchell (Marsha)and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Guest Book

My Condolences To The Mitchell's And Extended Family & Friends On The Loss Of Beloved Johnny Mitchell Sr. May He Rest In Peace Sending Love : Leroy & Nnena

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To Johnny Mitchell and family I extend to you my deepest condolences. May Johnny Mitchell rest in eternal peace and may God give you the strength to continue and move forward with his legacy. I will keep you in my prayers. Marie Lamour

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To the Mitchell Family, Johnny Mitchell was a great friend. He will be missed very much. May he rest in peace and God bless his family. Love, Juanita Dansby

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Dear Johnny and family. It was a Joy to know and spend time with your Dad. He was a dear friend and he will be missed. His smile was warm and comforting. I loved seeing the smile on his face when he spoke of you. He really loved you and adored his "grandchildren". He always lifted up the Name of Jesus. Here's to a good man-the life he lived, the hearts he touched, the legacy he left behind. With deepest sympathy. Love and prayers. Annie Denson and family.

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To the Mitchell Family, We send our deepest condolences to your family for your loss. May God comfort you in your time of need and bless you with the precious everlasting memories shared with Johnny Mitchell Sr. In this challenging time think of the book of John chapter 16 verse 22 which states "And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you." As in the bible verse currently your family is in a time of sorrow but with every loving memory experienced with Johnny Mitchell Sr there is a happiness that can never be taken away. You are all in our prayers. - The Love Family

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My family and I send our deepest condolences to the Mitchell family. Words can not express the sadness this brings to my heart. As a long time friend of Johnny Jr. I was able to get to know and spend time with Mr. Mitchell. I will cherish all the laughs we shared over the years. Sleep In Peace. -Charmaine Boone and Family

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Dear Johnny Jr., Shazelle and Family, It was a joy spending time talking with your father about you, your accomplishments, planting flowers, and church services! I loved how he always embraced his brother Lacey and proudly proclaimed, "It's so good to see you my big brother!" As I pause and think of your father I know he brought much calm and joy to so many with his smile and kind words! I will always be his "sister by law" and a proud member of the Mitchell Family! As you go forth in this journey called Life, know that your fathers love and God's love surrounds you and protects you! Amen! Aunt Rebecca Dashiell-Mitchell, Ed.D

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To Johnny Evans Mitchell Jr. my deepest condolence to you and family of the early passing of your dad. I remember when you were a child growing up with your mom and dad at St. Marks United Methodist Church in Harlem, NY and the Boy Scouts as a family unit. Ms Burnetta R Graves

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We will forever miss your beautiful smile, laugh and jokes that you continuously gave me and your "beautiful bright eyed granddaughter Natalyah "- My words cannot fathom the love you gave and showed us throughout all the years. No matter what we faced in life, no matter the trials and tribulations "PoP PoP " you were there to remind me of Gods Love and to always focus on the positive! After losing my father you stepped in and showed me your kind heart and spirit. You cared for me as a loving father in spirit and loved our Natalyah unconditionally. She affectionately called you " Pop Pop " because she couldn't say Grandpa and that name stuck on you like glue. I will forever miss our play dates at the park and our long conversations about food and new recipes! I am so grateful you came into our lives . You will forever be our Pop Pop and loving Grandpa Johnny ! God bless you and you will be missed and loved....

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To the Mitchell Family It is my heart felt love that I send my condolences. Johnny Evans Mitchell Jr. hold your head up because I know your father loved you. We are all praying for you. Eric Evans Gregory Evans Evelyn Evans-Mitchell

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To the Family, So sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you. We will miss his smile and kind Spirit. With sympathy, The Chisholm Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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