Today we pause in humble submission to the will of our Father in heaven, who in his perfect timing, has called home to eternity one of his own James Edward Mitchell. James was born February 25, 1957, in Homer, LA, to Booker and Liddell Mitchell. He was the third child of six children.
James spent his formative years in San Diego, CA, where he attended school in the San Diego Unified School District. James attended various churches in his earlier years. Later on in life he attended Community Baptist Church where he gave his life to Christ under the Leadership of Rev. Richard White.
James was the father of one son Waheed Mitchell.
James loved watching sports, listening to music, and being around family and friends. He loved to laugh and was full of jokes. Although his health was failing him, the nurses at the hospital said he was talking and joking with them hours before his passing.
Friday, December 26, 2025, was a gloomy day for those who knew and loved James. That was the day God opened His arms real wide to welcome His loving child home.
Although James’s physical body is gone, he is still with us and will live in our hearts and minds forever. So let us celebrate all the good times and the memories we shared during the time James was with us.
Preceding him in death is his father Booker Mitchell, sisters; Ruby Franklin and Shana Mitchell, and brothers; Robert Lane and Timothy Mitchell.
He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories his mother Liddell Mitchell of San Diego, CA, son Waheed Mitchell (Brandy), three grandchildren; Bailee, Breanna and Brittany Mitchell of Temecula, CA, sister Laura Blakeney (Leon) of Hemet, CA, special friend Daphany Thomas, best friends; John Luster and Frank Sanchez, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will mourn his passing yet celebrate his life.
Sleep on my dear son, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Take your rest, we will always love you but God loves you best.
