Richard Warren Mitchell Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Warren Mitchell Jr. in Houston, Texas, who passed away on April 18, 2025 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Warren Mitchell Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Richard Warren may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard W. Sr. Mitchell and Ethel Rebecca House Mitchell (House); and his sister Alfreda Florence. He is survived by: his spouse Claudie Mitchell; his sons, Ricko Ricardo Mitchell of Springfield, IL and Bobby Webb (Catana) of Chulu Vista, CA; his stepdaughters, Mary Eddins (Tilford) of Pearland, TX, Claudette Fontenot (Kenneth) of Beaumont, TX and Joyce Matthews (Joe) of Houston, TX; his siblings, Mary Daniels of Springfield, Elmer Mitchell of Jacksonville, Anna Mae Williams of Jacksonville and Rochelle Mitchell of Springfield; and his close friend Ottis Scott. He is also survived by many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family; and many friends.