Mr. Willie James Mitchell

November 26, 1957 - October 14, 2017

Willie James “Bo” Mitchell was born on November 26, 1957 to the late Carl Mitchell, Sr. and Ozella Zimmerman Mitchell in Wetumpka, AL. He confessed to Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Wetumpka, AL. Bo graduated from Wetumpka High School in 1975, and shortly afterwards, enlisted in the Unites States Army, where he served until honorably discharged. On January 31, 1998, he was joined in matrimony with Amy Lightner. Bo enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was well-loved in his community and known to many for his bright smile, charismatic personality, and dapper attire. Bo entered eternal rest on October 14, 2017, at age 59, at Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery, AL. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Mitchell, Sr. and sister, Carrie L. Mitchell. Memories of Bo will forever be cherished by his wife; Amy Mitchell. A loving mother; Ozella Mitchell. Five children; Kenny Farrow, Dwight Jackson, Quinton Smith, Gregory (Susan) Brown, and Timothy Jackson. Seven sisters; Jessie M. Zimmerman, Helen Calloway, Catherine (James) Foulks, Marilyn Knight, Rachelle (Marvin) Wright, Trenda (Kenny) Grey, and Desiree Jackson. Six brothers; Carl (Delores) Mitchell, Joe Billy Mitchell; Jerome (Diane) Mitchell, Tony (Heidi) Mitchell, Tyrone (Karen) Young, Darrell Gilder. Three aunts; Erma J. Smith, Carrie B. Norman, and Mary Rowe. Two uncles: Elka (Willie Ruth) Cain and Bobby J. Mitchell. Mother- in-law: Faye (Jimmy) Brand; father-in-law: Jim (Jan) Lightner; sister-in-law: Kristie (Bruce) Nelson; brother-in-law; Trey (Leigh) Lightner. Six Grandchildren; Kameron Peoples, Taelor Osbourne, Gavin Jackson, Gregory Brown II, Madison Brown, and LaNia McCall. Special Goddaughter; Nicole Motes; special friends: Angie Motes, Billy Joe Trailor; Franklin Trimble, and Raymond Braswell. A host of other relatives and friends.