Daniel Carroll "D.C." MIKELL, Jr.

1928 - 2018

Daniel Carroll "D.C." Mikell, Jr., was born on July 22, 1928. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 13, 2018 at the age of 89, just nine days shy of his 90th birthday. He was born in Jacksonville, FL. He was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Bonnie; son, Dan; daughter, Becky (Mike) Fisikelli; two grandsons, J.C. and Matt (Courtney); and one great granddaughter, Georgiana. D.C. was an Eagle Scout, graduate of Jackson High School and served in the Navy during WWII as an Electrician's Mate. He attended Jacksonville University and University of Florida where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked his entire professional career as an Electrical Engineer with Florida Power and Light Company. He enjoyed many years in retirement with his wife, traveling the open road in their RV. D.C. was an ordained Deacon and served mankind and his church community his entire life. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Fred Hunter's University Drive Home, 2401 S. University Dr., Davie, FL 33324 with burial to follow at Riverside Memorial Park in Tequesta, FL. Memorial Donations may be made to New Life Baptist Church or Vitas Hospice.