Obituary for Arthur Mitchell Sr.
Arthur James Mitchell, Sr., passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1948 to Carl and Beatrice Richo Mitchell of Woodbine, Georgia. He was educated in the public schools of Camden County, as well as, attended a year in Newark, New Jersey. He graduated as the Valedictorian from the Ralph J. Bunche Training School Class of 1966. While attending there he was also nominated the class President. 'Mitch' as he was affectionately known, played for the Ralph J. Bunch football and basketball teams, as well as, a member of the track and field team. At a young age he was baptized at Ebenezer Baptist Church by Rev. Sanders.
After graduating from high school Arthur joined the United States Air Force where he served approximately a four year term. Arthur also attended Morehouse College of Atlanta and after which he enlisted into the Air National Guard Reserve where he would serve for many years before retiring. He later became a member of the United States Postal Service where he would retire from after nearly 32 years. Arthur resided in College Park, Georgia for more than fifty years. He attended Woods Memorial Baptist in College Park and also faithfully attended Fountain of Faith M.B. Church of Riverdale, Ga. Arthur served two terms as the president of the RJ Bunch Alumni of which he pridefully enjoyed. He loved and enjoyed traveling and never missed attending the family reunion in Supply, N.C, where he also participated in the annual planning and preparations. He was a very active member of the Jerome Butler-Francis American Legion Post 291 of Atlanta, Georgia for many years.
Arthur was preceded in death by both parents, Brothers: Carlton Mitchell, Charles Mitchell, Sisters: Cheryl Mitchell and Laura Mitchell Young, and Daughters: Kathy Mitchell and Audrey Mitchell.
Left to cherish and treasure his memories: Son; Arthur James Mitchell, Jr., Daughters: Rachel Taylor and Sonya B. Walker (Floyd), Grandchildren; Brianna Gadson, Adarius Jones (Alex), Ahmad Taylor, Arthur (Trey) III, Kevin, Kevon, Kaven, and Kyvan Walker, Great grands; Kevon, Jr, Jamison, Jaila and JaCoby, Adarius, Jr.,Lea'nah and Jamario, Noah, Sister; Louise Mitchell, Sister-in-law; Ruby L. Mitchell, Nieces; Beatrice Denise Kirkland (Wiliam), Rashida Senior (Demetrius), Erin Martin (Kevin), Carleesa Mahoney, Samantha Mitchell, Nephews; Robert Young (Toya), Mark, Carl, and Cory Mitchell, God daughters; Iris Cash, Sylvia Scott and DaNarsha Robinson. Arthur was loved by many and will be missed by a huge host of other family and dear friends, including a very special and devoted friend and companion, Nadine Nance of Fayetteville, Georgia, who feels blessed to have had the chance to share in a part of Mitch's life and he in hers. They shared a special love for each other, a great joy in worshipping together and most of all, a love in traveling to many many places.
A walk thru viewing will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021 from 3-5 pm, at Allison Memorial Chapel, 10141 Colerain Road, St. Marys, Ga. 31558.
A graveside will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 1 pm, at Benton Cemetery, 1797 Benton Path Springbluff Road, Waverly, Ga 31565.
Graveside services will be live streamed for those unable to attend via our website: royalfuneralhomeinc.com
Those planning to attend either service, we ask that you wear your mask to help in preventing the spread of Covid-19.
After graduating from high school Arthur joined the United States Air Force where he served approximately a four year term. Arthur also attended Morehouse College of Atlanta and after which he enlisted into the Air National Guard Reserve where he would serve for many years before retiring. He later became a member of the United States Postal Service where he would retire from after nearly 32 years. Arthur resided in College Park, Georgia for more than fifty years. He attended Woods Memorial Baptist in College Park and also faithfully attended Fountain of Faith M.B. Church of Riverdale, Ga. Arthur served two terms as the president of the RJ Bunch Alumni of which he pridefully enjoyed. He loved and enjoyed traveling and never missed attending the family reunion in Supply, N.C, where he also participated in the annual planning and preparations. He was a very active member of the Jerome Butler-Francis American Legion Post 291 of Atlanta, Georgia for many years.
Arthur was preceded in death by both parents, Brothers: Carlton Mitchell, Charles Mitchell, Sisters: Cheryl Mitchell and Laura Mitchell Young, and Daughters: Kathy Mitchell and Audrey Mitchell.
Left to cherish and treasure his memories: Son; Arthur James Mitchell, Jr., Daughters: Rachel Taylor and Sonya B. Walker (Floyd), Grandchildren; Brianna Gadson, Adarius Jones (Alex), Ahmad Taylor, Arthur (Trey) III, Kevin, Kevon, Kaven, and Kyvan Walker, Great grands; Kevon, Jr, Jamison, Jaila and JaCoby, Adarius, Jr.,Lea'nah and Jamario, Noah, Sister; Louise Mitchell, Sister-in-law; Ruby L. Mitchell, Nieces; Beatrice Denise Kirkland (Wiliam), Rashida Senior (Demetrius), Erin Martin (Kevin), Carleesa Mahoney, Samantha Mitchell, Nephews; Robert Young (Toya), Mark, Carl, and Cory Mitchell, God daughters; Iris Cash, Sylvia Scott and DaNarsha Robinson. Arthur was loved by many and will be missed by a huge host of other family and dear friends, including a very special and devoted friend and companion, Nadine Nance of Fayetteville, Georgia, who feels blessed to have had the chance to share in a part of Mitch's life and he in hers. They shared a special love for each other, a great joy in worshipping together and most of all, a love in traveling to many many places.
A walk thru viewing will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021 from 3-5 pm, at Allison Memorial Chapel, 10141 Colerain Road, St. Marys, Ga. 31558.
A graveside will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 1 pm, at Benton Cemetery, 1797 Benton Path Springbluff Road, Waverly, Ga 31565.
Graveside services will be live streamed for those unable to attend via our website: royalfuneralhomeinc.com
Those planning to attend either service, we ask that you wear your mask to help in preventing the spread of Covid-19.