Mr. James Ray Mitchell Sr.

Mr. James Ray Mitchell Sr. obituary, Shreveport, LA

Mr. James Ray Mitchell Sr.

Upcoming Events

Feb

13

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

New Bethel MBC

3300 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71109

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Feb

14

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

New Bethel MBC

3300 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71109

Book nearby hotels

James Mitchell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heavenly Gates Funeral Home - Shreveport on Feb. 11, 2026.
Mr. Mitchell will lie in state for visitation on Friday, February 13, 2026, between the hours of 11:00 am. - 6:00 p.m., at New Bethel Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The celebration of life will commence on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 11:00 am, in the sanctuary of New Bethel Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana.

You may leave condolences for The Mitchell Family to read on the tribute wall.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

13

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

New Bethel MBC

3300 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71109

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Feb

14

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

New Bethel MBC

3300 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71109

Book nearby hotels