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Felix Alton Mitchell, age 79, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama, passed away on February 3, 2022. He was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to life in prison at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary where he was fatally stabbed on August 21, 1986, a little more than a year into his sentenceMitchell's funeral gained national attention as an example of the impact drugs and drug-culture was having on the country's youth. She was the second-born child of Carl James Haynes and Lilia Bell Washington. Please try again later. OAKLAND It might have been the funeral of a fallen national hero or a Hollywood star. Learn more about merges. Felix Wayne "Felix The Cat" Mitchel Jr. Oops, something didn't work. Several times, they broke into tears and hugged each other for comfort. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Felix Wayne "Felix The Cat" Mitchel Jr. This is a carousel with slides. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Without Mitchell maintaining control over the market, it quickly spun out of control and resulted in even greater growth and more violence. He was known as "Felix the Cat" after the cartoon character . Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. It is estimated that Mitchell brought in around $400,000 dollars in weekly business.Mitchell was targeted by local and national law enforcement. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He faced opposition from Mickey Moore and his associated criminal family in addition to the Funktown USA gang led by Harvey Whisenton over control of the East Bay heroin market. Felix Alton Mitchell, age 79, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama, passed away on February 3, 2022. After the death of both of his parents, Al and Barbara began taking care of his little brother. To send flowers Keith Allen Lewis Sr.,My Brother and Oaklands Infamous Drug Kingpin Felix Wayne Mitchell, His Mob and an Oakland True Story(New York: AuthorHouse, 2013), William Brand and Harry Harris, Notorious Former Drug Lord Shot to Death in North Oakland,East Bay Times, Aug. 17, 2016,https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2006/12/03/notorious-former-drug-lord-shot-to-death-in-north-oakland/; Thaai Walker, Drug Kingpins Sentencing Ends Bloody Era in Oakland / Decades of Turf Wars over as Citizens Reclaim Their City.SFGate, Feb. 2, 2012; Felix Mitchell.Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, Apr. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 0 cemeteries found in Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, USA. Felix Alton Mitchell, age 79, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama, passed away on February 3, 2022. Thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects as the funeral procession went through Mitchell's old Oakland neighborhood. in Crenshaw County. He turned around and laid his head in her lap. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Thousands turned out to watch. as a result of multiple stab wounds. Add to your scrapbook. Column: Uber and Lyfts deactivation policy is dehumanizing and unfair. He is survived by his beloved wife Ann Mitchell, five children . He would give my mother money sometimes. He turned around and laid his head in her lap. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Nita was united in Holy Matrimony to Willie Howard Mitchell and to this union, five children were born: Jean Calvin, LaVida Huff, James Howard Mitchell, Reggie Mitchell, and Felix Mitchell. Drag images here or select from your computer for Felix White Rat Mitchell memorial. Death Summaries. AGE: 77 FRANKLIN Felix Mitchell Jr. died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at St. Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The obituary was featured in Amarillo . He had a group in Sacramento. Recommend Felix's obituary to your friends. He and his wife enjoyed traveling the state and searching for old, covered bridges. At a baseball game, he was sitting on the bleachers in front of a beautiful, young lady. Authorities suspected him of ordering several murders. Failed to remove flower. Its amazing, Ruben Shavens, one of the limousine drivers, said of the lavish arrangement. It said, Departed this life, Aug. 22, 1986, Leavenworth, Kan. After Redeaux finished, a recording of Sade singing Smooth Operator played as hundreds of people filed past the casket. The procession began in his old district and ended at theStar Bethel Baptist Church. Try again later. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Due to social distancing, limited seating will be available at the service. Mitchell's funeral was held on August 29. After dropping out of high school, Mitchell created a criminal organization called "6-9 Mob". One 11-year-old boy, wearing a New York Yankees hat, strained his neck over the fence of the backyard of his small apartment to get a closer look at the casket carrying his one-time neighbor. Proper permits for the event had been filed. Downtown Office and Chapel - Charleston. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Al, as he was called, was everything that you think of when you think of an early adult in the sixties. Mitchell told his probation officer before he was sentenced: I like money, I like jewelry, and I like fine cars--and I went out and got them. Learn more about managing a memorial . I didn't want my city to just be known for honoring a drug lord.". In all, the funeral must have cost more than $10,000, he said, although Mitchells mother and the funeral home declined to release figures. Add to your scrapbook. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. His gang was accused of waging a bloody war for control of Oakland housing projects. According to an interview with Bay Area radio personality Jimmy Guy "I remember his funeral, it was like Martin Luther King had died and that coverage went out all over the country. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. In 1987, Mitchell's conviction was overturned because he had died before an appeal could be heard.[5]. He died in federal prison, stabbed 10 times by another inmate. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. When he was arrested it left a power vacuum and the smaller gangs started both price wars and shooting wars to fill the void. Resend Activation Email. Los Angeles, Column: Supreme Court conservatives may want to block student loan forgiveness. But theyve hit a snag, Randall Emmett, Ambyr Childers settle domestic violence restraining order dispute, Review: A reimagined Secret Garden fails to flower anew at the Ahmanson Theatre, A $150,000 executive protection dog? Failed to report flower. He was known as 'Felix the Cat' after the cartoon character. The amount of money spent and the incredible number of onlookers garnered national attention. This is a carousel with slides. Newton. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Onlookers lined the streets to watch the procession. 122 Logan Street. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Felix Mitchell Jr., 77, died Wednesday at St. Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. Search by Name. There was always a scarf tied around his arm, until he met the love of his life. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Cremation will be at Franklin Memorial Park, North Brunswick. 0 cemeteries found in Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, USA. The couple would sing country songs while they drove. Al, as he was called, was everything that you think of when you think of an early adult in the sixties. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He wore leather jackets and slicked his hair back. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Nita loved and admired Mama Annie. [3] Thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects as the funeral procession went through Mitchell's old Oakland neighborhood. cemeteries found in Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Every July, he would travel to Andalusia to participate in the World Championship Domino tournament; a tournament for which he won multiple years in both singles and doubles. Felix Mitchell passed away on December 21, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. It is located at the corner of Dry Lake Rd. Menu. MITCHELL - Funeral services of the late Felix Walker Mitchell, conducted by the Rev Dr. W.C. Durham, were held at the funeral residence of J.T. "The service received news coverage internationally. Mitchells incarceration and death did not lead to the destruction of the heroin industry. He was born in Luverne, Alabama on July 10, 1942. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Nita accepted Christ at an early age. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. These techniques included the use of children as delivery agents and spotters along with drive-by shootings to punish both their enemies and disobedient clients. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The service received news coverage internationally. Velmetta Haynes Mitchell, 83, of Thorndale, TX passed away onSaturday, June 5, 2021. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Before 19841985 and the widespread practice of free-basing cocaine, heroin use was more common. Heres why thats wise, An assault and fatal stabbing in the middle of class at a Santa Rosa high school, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Yet more rain expected to hit California in March. Callahan County Attorney Funeral Planned On Friday BAIRD Aug.,3 Funeral for Felix E. Mitchell, has been tentatively set for 3 p.m. Friday at the Methodist Church here. Consequently, Mitchell quickly became a local folk hero. in Crenshaw County. Felix served in the United States Marine Corp for five years. Mr. Mitchells success, however, was not without difficulties. The Rev. Velmetta Haynes Mitchell, 83, of Thorndale, TX passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Let others know about your loved one's death. He later married Barbara Jean Blackmon on July 21, 1962, in Andalusia, Alabama. Mitchell, 32, head of a multimillion-dollar heroin. This account has been disabled. . In an average month, Mitchells gang sold $400,000 worth of heroin, according to testimony at his trial. They came out to see a garish show of wealth and power in what remains a neighborhood of housing projects, dilapidated apartment buildings, single mothers, high unemployment and blue-collar workers. The funeral, involving a horse-drawn . It is estimated that Mitchell brought in as much as $5 million annually. Felix MitchellMay 13, 1931 - September 10, 2017Felix "White Rat" Mitchell 86, of Amarillo died Sunday, September 10, 2017 in Amarillo.Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Rev. . Please reset your password. He had a love for sci-fi, action and fantasy movies; along with biographies. His memory lives on through his brother, Tim (Ginger) Mitchell of Colquitt, Georgia, three children, Keith Mitchell of Montgomery, Angie Tolbert of Wetumpka, and Tracy Murchison of Wetumpka, three grandchildren, Brandon (Jennifer) Mitchell of Wetumpka, Krystal Murchison of Titus, and Alisha Tolbert of Gulf Shores, and six great grandchildren, Chase, Cori, Clint, Krissy, Kendall, and Cohen. He was said to have hired children, often not yet teen-agers, to act as lookouts, and had elaborate methods of selling his wares. Learn more about merges. He worked with what he had. Weve updated the security on the site. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Read more about this topic: Felix Mitchell, A funeral is not death, any more than baptism is birth or marriage union. One of his proudest achievements was coaching his children in softball. Mitchell's funeral gained national attention as an example of the impact drugs and drug-culture was having on the country's youth. While still a teen, he created a network of criminals and nicknamed them the 69 Mob. The crew expanded rapidly, creating a drug empire focused primarily on the sale of heroin that encompassed not only Oakland but surrounding Bay Areas cities. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Redeaux repeated his theme several times: God is merciful. Felix then dedicated ten years to the Scottsdale Unified School District. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Felix Alton Mitchell, age 79, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama, passed away on February 3, 2022. Mitchell's funeral gained national attention as an example . There was always a scarf tied around his arm, until he met the love of his life. Thanks for your help! You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Felix A Mitchell. The procession began at Mitchell's former residence, the San Antonio Villas and ended at the Star Bethel Baptist Church at San Pablo and Powell Streets in Emeryville. I didn't want my city to just be known for honoring a drug lord.". Felix Mitchell (August 23, 1954 to August 21, 1986) led the criminal organization known as the "69 Mob" and was a key figure in the creation of a gang-based drug trade in the United States. He was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to life in prison at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary where he was fatally stabbed on August 21, 1986, two days before his 32nd birthday, a little more than a year later. Felix Wayne Mitchell Jr. (August 23, 1954 August 21, 1986) was a drug lord from Oakland, California, and leader of the "69 Mob" criminal organization, which operated throughout California and into the Midwest. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The address is 422 Farrior Rd. 'It's a hollow victory,' Mitchell's attorney, Phillip Chereney, said. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. English Try again. He just made it happen. Submit an . He wore leather jackets and slicked his hair back. He was born in Luverne, Alabama on July 10, 1942. Try again later. There was always a scarf tied around his arm, until he met the love of his life. Share your thoughts and memories of Velmetta. The procession began at Mitchell's former residence, the San Antonio Villas and ended at the Star Bethel Baptist Church at San Pablo and Stanford Avenues in Oakland. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. But it was for Felix Wayne Mitchell, a man who wore gold chains, drove shiny new cars--and ran one of. Try again later. Messages run for up to one year and you . Ivory Redeaux took the opportunity to preach the gospel to the more than 1,500 people who jammed the pews, making few direct references to Mitchell and none about his criminal enterprise. memorial page for Felix Wayne ""Felix The Cat"" Mitchel Jr. (23 Aug . He later married Barbara Jean Blackmon on July 21, 1962, in Andalusia, Alabama. 2, 2014,https://www.biography.com/people/felix-mitchell-487984. I found on Findagrave.com. Every July, he would travel to Andalusia to participate in the World Championship Domino tournament; a tournament for which he won multiple years in both singles and doubles.

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