Marcellius “Marcel” Anthony Mitchell was born on July 9, 1990, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the parents of Daniel Mitchell, Jr. and Shirley Thompson-Mitchell. In May 1992, upon returning to California, Marcel attended Peace of Mind Daycare, where he was such a happy and lovable child that the owners (Barbara and Edd Starks) decided that they wanted him as their “godson”. There was a church dedication, and it happened! Marcel was educated at Oak Park Elementary School, Patrick Henry High School, and Rancho Buena High School, before graduating from Murray General High School in 2007, with honors in math and science.
Marcel loved church and singing in the children choir. He would say that was his “peace”. After high school, Marcel decided to work instead of continuing his college studies. He embarked on a career in the sales industry and was employed with Surf Ride, JC Penney as an Inventory Specialist and Floor Manager, and a Salesman at Hoehn Motors, BMW, Tesla, and Norm Reeves Honda. Marcel loved his work; it allowed him to be able to travel and buy whatever he desired. He had such a love for cars and motorcycles that he would often switch from one to the other.
Marcel had a passion for life like no other. He was always willing to try new activities, including snowboarding, surfing, and photography. He didn’t let his asthma stop him. His first love since childhood was skateboarding. He would skate everywhere, fearlessly hopping off sidewalks and going to skate parks. He gathered his friends and went to different skating events throughout San Diego County. He attended car shows and enjoyed his ultimate favorite source of tranquility, riding his motorcycle on the weekend. He said he felt free in the open air.
Marcel was called to Glory on February 11, 2024.
Marcel was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Daniel and Novella Mitchell, and maternal grandfather George Thompson.
Left to cherish his life of precious memories are his father Daniel (Silvia) Mitchell, his mother Shirley Thompson-Mitchell, his brothers; Daniel A. Mitchell and Terrell J. Mitchell, his stepsister Jennifer Morales, along with a host of friends, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and church families.
