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Robert L. MITCHELL Sr.

1932 - 2019

Robert L. MITCHELL Sr. obituary, 1932-2019, Tampa, FL

BORN

1932

DIED

2019

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Neptune Society - Tampa

2550 Highlands Boulevard North

Palm Harbor, Florida

Robert MITCHELL Obituary

MITCHELL, Sr., Robert L. Robert L. "Bob" "Peach Head" Mitchell, Sr., 86, formerly of West Palm Beach, FL, now a resident of Tampa, FL. Bob passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Bob was preceded in death by his son Robert Jr., daughter Verdette Mitchell Ford, daughter-in-law Annie Mitchell. Left to cherish Bob's memories are his devoted and loving wife Wanda, son Marc Antony, granddaughter Brianna Lafaye Ford and son-in-law Kevin Ford; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, June 22 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 509 E. Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33605. The Repast will be in the Parish Hall. Neptune Society Cremation Services

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Published by Palm Beach Post on Jun. 16, 2019.

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Deborah Parnell

October 5, 2019

I am sorry to say i didn't know anything about you, until after you had died. We should have been taught about you in school, or at least black history. You were one of a kind. R.I.P.

Hector Barrera

September 3, 2019

My deepest condolences to Wanda and to the rest of the Mitchell family.
To say that Bob was a genuine passionate person is an understatement. He could fill a room with his personality.
I enjoyed all of my conversations with him. His spirit was fiery and always uplifting. Always down to earth and wound up. I bet his fastball was fierce. He definitely made an imprint on me whenever we spent time together.
I always had a hard time parting his side. We could talk forever.
I wish I had more opportunities to chat with him.
Thank you Bob. God keep you at his side.
May your legacy inspire others as it has inspired me.

David Reddy

June 18, 2019

Thank you for bringing a forgotten piece of our history back to life for me. I won't forget.

Bernard Arnette

June 17, 2019

RIP Mr. Mitchell, I did not know him personally. But from what I heard and read, he was truly legendary and made our community proud with his contributions in Negro League Baseball and humanity. (see link)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Mitchell_%28baseball%29

Charles Madison

June 16, 2019

Peach Head was a legend coaching and umpiring at Gaines Park. May God rest Bob'ssoul.

June 16, 2019

My brother in law, Bob has hit a home-run and is now rejoicing with others gone before him. May he rest in Peace..from sis in law/ Gwen

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