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Alvin Mitchell Obituary

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Alvin "Buster" Mitchell died May 28, 2021. He was well-known as an advocate for our Eastside Community of Jacksonville. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Oakland, 1025 Jessie Street. This will be an "outdoor" service to encourage social distancing and limited seating will only be provided to several of his immediately family. The late Mr. Mitchell will rest in the Marion Graham, Jr. Chapel at the mortuary for visitation of friends on Wednesday, June 9th, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery by "The Mortuaries That Care", MARION GRAHAM MORTUARIES, 1504 Gandy Street, (904) 765-0310.
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Published by Florida Times-Union from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2021.

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Stephen Jones

June 16, 2021

You will be missed Broh Buster. Thank you for all the wisdom you imparted on me over the years!

Carla Lyman

June 10, 2021

RIP Mr Buster. Thank you for always watching out for the Eastside

Mildred Pope

June 10, 2021

Mr. Mitchell you will missed by many thank you for all you have done for our family. The Pope's and Gambles.

Laurence & Nellie Tunsill

June 9, 2021

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Alvin "Buster" Mitchell. His great works will never be forgotten. He was an authentic, and unwavering freedom fighter. His spirit will live on, in those of us that struggle for the uplift of our people. peace, to the family

Jessica Glover

June 8, 2021

Alvin "Buster" Mitchell, Sr. was my Godfather. The role he played in my life will ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED! His love, passion, protection and wisdom were unmatched! THANK YOU for your GODLY EXAMPLE in my life and in the lives of your community. You will be missed, but it brings me joy to know that you are resting with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that you taught me and so many others about! Love Gerald and Jessica Glover, your God children

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Marion Graham Mortuaries

1504 Gandy St, Jacksonville, FL 32208

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10

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Oakland

1025 Jessie Street, FL 32208

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1504 Gandy St, Jacksonville, FL 32208

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