Calvert Lamont

Mitchell

Calvert Lamont Mitchell, affectionately known as J.R., transitioned this life for eternity on June 29, 2024, surrounded by family and friends in Newport News Virginia.

A native of Mobile, Alabama, J.R. was born to the union of Calvert Mitchell and Carolyn Williams on July 15, 1980. Sixth born of seven children, he was wise beyond his years, as he served as a great confidant, mentor, spiritual advisor, and true friend to many across the country. As a 1999 graduate of Lillie B. Williamson High School, J.R. enlisted in the United States Army immediately after, where he served as a Logistics Specialist. His military career afforded him the opportunity to travel extensively to destinations such as Iraq and Hawaii, during which, his compassionate spirit helped developed lifelong connections.

Family was always important to J.R. He would travel great distances to show support for birthdays, graduations, and many times, just to show love. His children were his pride and joy, and he went to great lengths to be a great father to each of them.

J.R. was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harvey & Evelyn Jones and Leonard & Mary Mitchell; his father Calvert Mitchell; his uncles George (Gwendolyn) Jones, Joseph Jones, and James (Arlene) Jones, all of Mobile, AL, Harvey (Carolyn) Jones of Sacramento, CA, and Harold Jones of Miami, FL. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Carolyn Williams of Mobile, AL; his son Zion Mitchell of Mobile, AL; his daughters TaNeal Mitchell of Seatle, WA and Makenna Mitchell of Tuscaloosa, AL; his brothers Keith (Lateshia) Jones, Kendall Jones and Anthony Jones, all of Mobile, AL; his sisters Lajuanda (Mansur) Muhammad of Mobile, AL; Shalayne Tucker of Newport News, VA; and Kimberly (Gerald) Kelly of Saraland, AL; his uncles Calvin and Gerald Jones both of Mobile, AL and Larry (Adele) Jones, of Stafford, VA; his bonus family Lakia Mitchell, Jaelin Mitchell, Deacon James McCall Sr. and Deaconess Diane McCall, of Newport News, Va.; devoted friends Shannon Gullette, Deveare Mason, and Jimmy Green; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

The visitation will be held at Rice & Reese Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM and continue at Destination Church on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 8:00 AM until the 9:00 AM Celebration of Life Service. Interment will take place in the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery Spanish Fort, AL.