Wilbur T. "Willie" Mitchell of East Orange, NJ, peacefully passed away on Feb. 25, 2014. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at 11:00 AM at the Imani Baptist Church, 113 Elmwood Ave., East Orange, with visitation at the church on Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM until time of services. Interment is in Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield, NJ. Arrangements by Woody "Home For Services," Orange, NJ.
A longtime East Orange, NJ, resident, Mr. Mitchell worked for Ford Motor Company for 22 years before his retirement in 1981. Prior to that he owned and operated Mitchell's Transfer Service.
He was the husband of the late Annie L.; devoted father of Gwendolyn Best, Thomasina L. Smith (Bruce), Arnita L. Walker (David) and Willie J. Mitchell; beloved brother of Ealine Feagin, Cecelia Dunham, Simon and Melvin Mitchell. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Wilbur T. "Willie" Mitchell of East Orange, NJ, peacefully passed away on Feb. 25, 2014. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at 11:00 AM at the Imani Baptist Church, 113 Elmwood Ave., East Orange, with visitation at the church on Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM until time of services. Interment is in Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield, NJ. Arrangements by Woody "Home For Services," Orange, NJ.
A longtime East Orange, NJ, resident, Mr. Mitchell worked for Ford Motor Company for 22 years before his retirement in 1981. Prior to that he owned and operated Mitchell's Transfer Service.
He was the husband of the late Annie L.; devoted father of Gwendolyn Best, Thomasina L. Smith (Bruce), Arnita L. Walker (David) and Willie J. Mitchell; beloved brother of Ealine Feagin, Cecelia Dunham, Simon and Melvin Mitchell. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Family Members
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Anna B Mitchell Thomas
1911–2007
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Sherman W. Mitchell
1915–1992
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Syvella/Sybella Mitchell Newman
1916–1993
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Marie O. Haithcox
1920–1990
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Simon Peter Mitchell
1924–2018
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Mildred E Riddick
1925–2004
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Lewis W. "Mitch" Mitchell
1926–2000
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Melvin W. Mitchell
1932–2017
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Elaine Helen Elizabeth Mitchell Feagin
1933–2023
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Cecelia Mitchell Dunham
unknown–2022
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