Benjamin Mitchell

The family of Mr. Benjamin Mitchell invite you to attend his celebration of life services on MONDAY, July 29, 2024, 10:00 AM at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1945 Liberia Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC.

Benjamin Mitchell born April 24, 1941, on Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina died peacefully in Westchester, NY on July 16, 2024. Known as "Goola", he was the son of Viola Mitchell (deceased) and Alonzo Fobbs (deceased). He attended Burke High School where he was a member of the Burke High School football team. After graduating from Burke, he received a scholarship to Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida. In 1961, he left Florida for New York City, both for work and to be with the love of his life who preceded him in death, Mildred (nee Hamiliton). In 1965, they married, raising their family in Harlem, NY. After years working in the garment district of New York, Benjamin worked for 35 years as a mail handler for the USPS. Respected by scores of co-workers and known for bringing in his "Gullah cuisine", great life advice, and humor. Like many during the Great Migration North, he maintained fellowship with his hometown crew, mostly through his beloved Burke Alumni Association 60' and the Footballers. In 2007, he and Mildred returned to Wadmalaw Island, SC for their retirement years. During retirement, he enjoyed everything from politics to sports. Benjamin is preceded in death by his stepmother Florence Fobbs, his younger brother Allen, and younger sister (cousin) Margaret Mitchell. Benjamin was survived by his eldest child Wanda Violet Mitchell, son Benjamin Mitchell II and his daughter in law Kathryn Mitchell (nee Wilson), his youngest son Keith Alexander Mitchell (Kazembe) and his beloved grandchild Miles Huxley Copeland Mitchell. He was loved by his sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly. Viewing for Mr. Mitchell will be held on SUNDAY, July 28, 2024, from 2-4pm at Ollie M. Dickerson Memorial Chapel.

Benjamin is resting peacefully in the care and comfort of Dickerson Mortuary, LLC "Where Service is the Key" 4700 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405. Phone: (843)718.0144

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