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Robert Mitchell Obituary

ROBERT (BOBBY) L. MITCHELL, JR. Entered into rest on August 29, 2007 at the age of 70. He was born on July 19, 1937 to Robert and Dora Mitchell in Memphis, TN. He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and at the time of his death was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in San Mateo, California. His most recent job was with the Plant Maintenance Engineer division at Mills High School in San Mateo. Bobby was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be remembered for his creative and artistic talents as well as his giving spirit. He is survived by his wife Dannette; cherished family members that consists of: two sons, Kenneth Mitchell (Cynthia) of New Orleans, LA; Robert L. Mitchell, III (Trinelle) of Blacklick, Ohio; a step-son Brandon Nicholson (Erin) of Portland, OR; four daughters: Denise Mitchell (John), Lisa McGhee, Leslie Martin (Terrance), Crystal Harris (Kevin) all of Memphis, TN; a step-daughter, Alana Nicholson, San Mateo, CA; three sisters Gwendolyn Wrighster, Jacqueline Mitchell of Memphis, TN, Yvonne Jackson (Floyd) of Grandview, MO; eighteen grandchildren: five great-grandchildren; a dear aunt, Ms. Hattie Mae Oliver, of Memphis, TN; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. JONES MORTUARY (650)323-2481

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Published by San Mateo County Times on Sep. 6, 2007.

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WILLIAM "BO" MASSEY

September 22, 2007

I DID NOT KNOW UNTIL TODAY ABOUT THE DEATH OF BOBBY. PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE SYMPATHY.

Teresa Pamphlet

September 10, 2007

Leslie, you and your family are in my prayers during your time of sorrow. As Christians we know that Earth has no sorrow that God can not heal. We will see our earthly fathers again.

Clay Watson

September 9, 2007

I sincerely regret I could not attend Mr. Mitchell's visitation last Friday night, nor his funeral Saturday morning. His daughter Leslie is a treasured colleague, with whom I have had the pleasure to work -- and to learn from -- for several years.

Lillian Hall Whitmore

September 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JILL BUSINGER

September 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carolyn Johnson

September 4, 2007

To the Mitchell family
Our deepest sympathy upon the loss of your dear loved one.
Gregory & Carolyn Wade Johnson

Arabelle Williams

September 4, 2007

To the Mitchell Family,
May God Comfort you at this time.
My Prayers are with you.

Southern Funeral Home

September 2, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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