Alfred Thomas Mitchell Jr.

Alfred Mitchell Obituary

A. Thomas Mitchell Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Alfred Thomas Mitchell Jr., 64, passed away Jan. 19, 2009, in a local hospital. Captain Tom was well known for his expertise in offshore fishing throughout the area. His skill and knowledge on the water lead to many awards and citations. He was the former owner of Bluewater Lures and later Lighthouse Tackle, and had also worked at Marina Shores as Dockmaster. During his years as a tackle shop owner, he helped and touched many peoples lives. He was also a former member of the Hatteras Marlin Club. He contributed to The Billfish Foundation, and The Coastal Conservation Association and gave unselfishly to every other inshore and offshore fishing foundation in the state of Virginia. Survivors include his son, Todd A. Mitchell of Virginia Beach. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. in Bethel Baptist Church, 1832 Elbow Road, Chesapeake, by Pastor Harry Vanderford on Tuesday, Jan. 27. A reception will follow at Marina Shores Yacht Club following the service.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Mitchell

14 Entries

Mark Lambert

February 9, 2009

Tom was a great guy taught me a lot bout fishing & the sea's; spent many hours in that ole' tackle shop if it was just a brief hello-I moved out West -lost contact and just found out the Sea called him home-He'll be fishing , teaching & telling old tales up there in that eternal blue water- Tom you will be surely missed .
My prayers & condolences go to your family..
Mark & Kim Lambert & family

Dean Dayton

January 27, 2009

Time will come & time will go we are friends and for that to change time will never know

alex bizocu

January 27, 2009

having to know Tom was a great honor,he was one of the nicest guy that i ever met,i will realy miss him. Alex Bizocu.

Greg Huntington

January 26, 2009

I guess this is goodbye to my bro who taught me how to fish some 20 years ago from the ghetto. With so many new tackle shops so close to home I always found myself on the road to the ghetto because Tom would always make you feel at home. In today's world so full of dispare Tom was truely a man that loved to share! Tom was quick with a joke or to take a poke. Through it all, the best of all, Tom had no trouble telling a true friend he loved them. For I have heard him say it to me and I have said the same to him. I wish you the best of times and tight lines! Your friend, Greg

Luke & Dawn Swanson

January 24, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tom's family. The 4th of July celebrations will never be the same without Tom, he will be sadly missed for many of the wonderful contributions he made in our lives.

Dee & Mark Carstens

January 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with Todd and the family. Tom was such a true friend to us and we will remember all the great times on G-Dock. Hunter will sadly miss Mr. Tom and the bait shop.

Pauline Carter

January 22, 2009

I met Tom while I was a Police Officer in Norfolk. We became friends and had many mutual friends who were all fishermen. I wish the best for his family and he will be missed by mine.

Wayne Fowlkes

January 22, 2009

Tom you will be greatly missed my friend. I have known you ever since the first grade through the 12th & 48 more years after that. I hope the seas are calm for you & you are at peace with your self & the almighty god that we all serve. you will be greatly missed my friend. My condolences go out to Toms family may God Bless each & every one of you in your time of need.
Your friend in time Wayne

Randy Carlson

January 22, 2009

I am sure Tom's spirit is somewhere in the southern Bahamas chasing marlin....he will be missed

Lin, Susan & Matt Earley

January 22, 2009

One meets many friends in life but the true friends can be counted on one hand. Tom was a true friend. Our times together, weather fishing in the Bahamas or chatting at the Tackle shop made lasting memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Ronald Russell

January 22, 2009

Knew Tom for many years. Great guy who loved to talk. Hope he enjoys the eternal fishing trip!

Ellen Proefrock

January 22, 2009

Dear Todd,
Our deepest sympathies,
Ellen and Danny

Sherrie King

January 22, 2009

Bill and I have known Tom for about 20yrs. Although we had lost touch the last few years, you always knew Tom was there if you needed him, even if it didn't concern fishing. We spent many hours at the tackle shop on Granby Street listening and contributing to the fishing stories, helping with inventory and customers and learning from his wealth of information. Our girls loved spending time with there "Uncle Tom". He was a very special person, and touched many lives. We will miss him very much. God bless Tom and his family.

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