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Lawrence Mitchell Obituary
Departed this life August 31, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Lawrence Mitchell, age 75, of Richmond. He was a retired vice president and commercial banker with Wells Fargo Bank. He is survived by his wife, Deitra Mitchell; two sons, Chistopher Mitchell (Carleen) and Marc Mitchell (Dionne); four grandchildren, Nyla, Bryson, Morgan and Ella Mitchell; two brothers, Benjamin Mitchell (Olympia) and Michael Mitchell (Frances); one aunt, Neva Sanders; a host of nieces; nephews; and cousins; three brothers-in-law, Edward Conway (Deborah), Cordell Conway (Denise), and McKinley Meade; and other relatives; and friends among them two devoted Sylvester Wright (Gabrielle) and Erin Wright.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where the family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday 11 a.m., at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. Earl Brown (pastor). Interment Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if it is your desire, contributions can be made to Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, memo: Scholarship Fund. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45 a.m. Friday.
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Judy H Crump
Yesterday
To Dee Dee and family we are sending our condolences and prayers to you all. May God continue to bless and strengthen you. Please try to keep all the good memories you shared with our love Eugene and Judy Crump
Howard Hugo Charity
Yesterday
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Pearlie G. Williams
September 4, 2025
My sincere condolences and prayers to the Mitchell family in the loss of your love one. Always cherish the memories shared while he was on this earthly home. I always will remember his humble personality and honesty when we worked together at Mount Olive Baptist Church South Richmond.
Bernard Massenburg
September 4, 2025
My condolences to the family of our church member and his brother Mike.
Paula Powell
September 4, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Barbara B Charity
September 4, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Barbara Charity
September 4, 2025
My condolences and Prayers to the
Martha Ann Burr
September 4, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pat Prince
September 3, 2025
My deepest condolences to the entire family and friends . I am so sorry for your
loss . May God grant you strength during this time.
May he RIEP
Penny McPherson
September 3, 2025
I will always remember Lawrence as a kind, wise, and polished gentleman. During our time working together at Wachovia/Wells Fargo bank, every interaction with him was uplifting. He was always willing to help, no matter the request, and carried himself with such professionalism and grace. Every so often, I would get to see his beautiful wife, Dee Dee, and it was clear the two of them made a truly remarkable couple. Lawrence spoke often and with such pride about his sons, sharing pictures and stories that lit up his face. He was a great giant of a man, leaving a legacy of warmth, dignity, and love. I am so deeply sorry he is gone too soon, but his impact will not be forgotten.
Gail Pryde
September 3, 2025
I worked with Lawrence many years ago and he was a wonderful person. Condolences to his family.
DonnaMarie Nelms
September 3, 2025
Lawrence was such a compassionate and kind man. We pioneered together at Central National Bank. He was an outstanding banker and all his clients loved him. He was one of the finest people I have ever known. Sending the family my deepest condolences at this difficult time. May you find comfort and strength in all the memories you shared together. Rest in Gods arms my friend.
DonnaMarie Nelms
Dr. Johnnye S. Massenburg-Johnson
September 3, 2025
My deepest condolences to Deitra (DD) and the entire Mitchell family! Lawrence was a very kind and friendly man who always greeted me with a smile and warm words of welcome! He truly loved his family! May the memory of his loving kindness never be forgotten.
Susan Anderson
September 3, 2025
I am heart broken for this family. DD, Lawrence was my ATM partner back in the early days of banking. The only man who could show up on an emergency call, 100 degree heat, looking cool calm & collected while I was in complete melt down! "Mr. GQ" always made everything look easy. Rest well, my dear friend.
Ellen S. Teal
September 3, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Lawrence and I worked together for many years. He was a wonderful person and a real Virginia gentleman
From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home
September 2, 2025
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