Andrew Jackson

Mitchell, Sr.

Mr. Andrew Jackson Mitchell, Sr., a native of Atmore, AL, and a resident of Jackson, AL, was born March 2, 1931 to the parentage of the late Ben Mitchell and the late Rosie Mitchell. He departed this life September 23, 2016 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile, AL.

Mr. Mitchell was a member of Star of Zion AME Zion Church, Jackson, AL where he served faithfully as a Steward, Trustee, and church musician until his health failed. He retired as a driver with G&H Cement Company and later retired after 38 years of service with the Clarke County Sheriff's Department, Clark County, AL. He was named as the honorary "Mayor of the Depot" by the Depot Reunion Committee.

He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary Earlean Atchison, and to this union one son, the late Andrew Jackson "Skeeter Junior" MitchelI was born.

In addition to his parents and son, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Willie Mae Dread, Ester Mitchell, Willianise Craft, and four brothers, James, Melvin, Lloyd, and Herman Mitchell.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Mrs. Mary Atchison Miller of Jackson, AL; one brother, Homer "Bud" Mitchell of Butler, AL; four grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing Thursday, September 29, 2016, 1pm until 6pm at Andrews Funeral Home; viewing Friday, September 30, 2016, 12 noon until the 1pm service at Star of Zion AME Zion Church, 714 Depot Road, Jackson, AL 36545, Rev. Carrie Ervin, pastor and eulogist. Following burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.