Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Sr.

Worked For Ross Meehan For Over 40 Years

  • Thursday, July 26, 2018

Willie Nelson Mitchell Sr., 92, passed away on July 23, 2018.

He was a member of Alleyne Memorial AME Zion Church and worked at Ross Meehan for over 40 years.

He is survived by his daughters, Thesseleaner (Maxwell) Roberts, Edna Mitchell, and Julia Taylor; grandchildren, Renatta Fleming, Valecia (Alvin) Murphy, Bryant (Velma) Taylor, Jameel (Christy) Abdullah, and Kayla Mitchell; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Odell Green; daughter-in-law, Sherri Mitchell, Lawrenceville, Ga.; nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m. at National Cemetery. The body will lie in state after noon on Sunday, July 29.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.


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