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Obituary For Jerome Mitchell
Jerome Mitchell, 52, of Opelika, AL passed Monday, May 18, 2026 in Opelika, AL.
Funeral service at 2:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Canaan AME Church, Seale, AL with Rev. Herbert Newsome, pastor and Rev. Mattie Edwards, officiating. Interment in Canaan AME Church (Old Cemetery). Public viewing 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Taylor Funeral Home.
Mr. Jerome Mitchell gained his wings on May 19, 2026 at his residence. Jerome was born to the late Jammie Nell and Joe Lewis Mitchell on June 12, 1972 in Russell County, AL.
Jerome was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed watching sports. One of his favorite teams was the Dallas Cowboys. Jerome was loved by many and he loved many.
Jerome was preceded in death by his mother Jammie Nell Mitchell, his father Joe Lewis Mitchell; four brothers Joseph, Charmaine, Macie, and Jerry Mitchell, and one sister Deloris Moffett.
Jerome leaves to cherish his memories one child; Damari Blackshear of Smiths Station, AL; siblings; Robert (Jackie) Mitchell of Phenix City, AL, Eddie (Morocka) Mitchell of Phenix City, AL, Mary (Curtis) Fears of Opelika, AL, Ruby Mitchell of Phenix City, AL, Joyce (Calvin) Sanders of Opelika, AL, Larry (Shirley) Mitchell of Phenix City, AL, Anthony Mitchell of Phenix City, AL, Tyrone Mitchell of Carrollton, GA, Kalvin Mitchell of Phenix City, AL, Michelle (Lorenzo) Lyles of Phenix City, AL, Denise Mitchell of Opelika, AL, Tawanda Mitchell of Phenix City, AL, James Mitchell of Phenix City, AL, Reginald Mitchell, of Opelika, AL, aunts; Hattie Pearl Pitts of Phenix City, AL, Annie Jean Pitts of Opelika, AL and Cora Lee James of Opelika, AL, uncles; David Lee Mitchell, and Aaron Grant of Opelika, AL and a host of relatives and friends.
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Add A CondolenceWe are sadden by your loss .we know that death cause sadnees so we want to offer words of comfort .. the bible provides comfort at times like this. Read John 5:28-29,there we see hope for those who have died. That's comforting to know that those who have died will live again..
My heartfelt condolences to you all with the transitioning of your Beloved family member. May he live on in paradise.
Rip Bro. Mitchell. From the Calhoun family love you all.
I'm at a lost for words,but you all know I love you like my sister's and brother's. My heart goes out to you all I'm praying for strength and understanding for the family. If you need me I'm always here for whatever. Much love to you all.
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