Photo courtesy of Historic Baker Funeral Home Inc.
Feb 6, 1935 - Nov 12, 2025
He was such a sweet man. I’m sorry for your loss. Paula your family is in my prayers. Hugs
Heather Muga
November 25, 2025 | Fort Worth, TX | Friend
Going to miss you uncle Pal rest in peace love you.
Nita Roberson
November 25, 2025 | FORT WORTH, TX | Family
I will never forget you Bro Pal Mingo, from the 1st time I met you it was like being around my own Abuelo, so thank you for your Love and advice.
Enrique Todd Sanchez
November 25, 2025 | Fort Worth, TX
Uncle Pal, Thank you for taking good care of me when I was a little girl you made sure that I was safe at school and at home. I will always remember you and love you. I'll miss talking with you every week, Rest in peace uncle! Love you. Your Niece Amy!
Amy Mingo Vernon
November 25, 2025 | Shreveport, LA | Family
Uncle Pal, Thank you for taking good care of me when I was a little girl, you always made sure that I I was safe at school and at home I will always remember you and love you, I'll miss talking with you every week Rest in peace uncle love you. Your Niece Amy!
Amy Mingo Vernon
November 25, 2025 | Shreveport, LA | Family
Uncle Pal, Thank you for taking good care of me when I was a little girl, you always made sure that I was safe at school and at home I will always remember you and love you, I'll miss talking with you every week Rest in peace uncle love you! Your Niece Amy
Amy Mingo Vernon
November 25, 2025 | Shreveport, LA | Family
Uncle Pal you will be missed. The last of your generation. We miss you and will always love you. My deepest condolences Paula to you and your family. May The Lord continue to watch you! Love Nette and Joshua!
Annette Vernon-Israel
November 25, 2025 | Chicago, IL | Family
What a kind, wonderful man! Uncle Pal was a class act and very loved. I will miss our conversations, especially on our shared birthday. You’ve earned your reward now rest in honor. Prayers of strength to Paula and our entire family.
Clarice Gibson
November 24, 2025 | Chicago, IL | Family
Paula you and your family have my condolences on your loss. I remember him being a quiet man with a nice smile. You know God is your comforter be blessed.
Pamela Howard-Fillio
November 24, 2025 | Fort Worth, TX | Friend
Mr. Pal Lawrence Mingo, entered rest on November 12, 2025.
Pal Lawrence Mingo was born on February 6, 1935, in Ringgold, Louisiana, to Dennis Mingo and Florida Gipson Mingo, both of whom preceded him in death. To their union four children were born Miller, Ruth, Nehemiah, and Pal. He was also blessed with seventeen siblings from his parents’ previous marriages, making a total of twenty-one siblings, all of whom have also preceded him in death.
Pal attended Ringgold Colored High School and proudly graduated with the Class of 1955. Shortly after, he moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where he later met the love of his life, Cecil Marie Butler. Together they welcomed two children, Alfred Mingo and Paula Mingo.
A devoted man of God, Pal was a long-time and faithful member of Baker Chapel A.M.E. Church. He served joyfully in the Mass Choir and the Baker Knights. Pal loved to sing, his voice was often heard throughout the home as he happily sang in his room.
Pal was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He leaves behind to cherish his memory and carry on his songs: his daughter Paula Mingo; grandchildren Sha’Nika Chiles, Ashton Sharp, Alfred Mingo (Maribel), Ida Brackett (Dominic), and Kelsie Mingo; many great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews from across the United States; and his loving Baker Chapel Church Family.
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