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 Mitchel (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 6:00PM to7:30PM. Funeral services will be held Friday 11AM 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, Virginia 23220, memo: Scholarship Fund. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45AM Friday.
Online condolences available at www.jenkinsjr.com.
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