Leon

Mitchell

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR

LEON MITCHELL

A TIME TO BE BORN:

Leon Mitchell was born on Monday, April 18, 1960, to the late Clara C. Mitchell Williams and the late Clarence Booker in Webb, MS.  Growing up, Leon was loving, kind-hearted, and a very respectful, well-mannered child.

A TIME TO GROW:

Leon received his education from J. Z. George High School in Carrollton, MS.  Leon worked at Baldwin Piano Company in Greenwood, MS, for many years.  He later ventured to Carrollton Manufacturing Company for many years. He then took on work for the Strachen Family until his health started fading.  In his spare time, Leon was an avid card "Spades" player and loved spending time with family and friends as often as he could.

A TIME TO DIE:

Leon died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Golden Age Nursing home in Greenwood, MS, leaving an unspeakable hurt and void in the lives of everyone who knew him.  He was absolutely loved by his family, friends, and nursing home staff, who will miss him dearly.  Leon brought laughter to everyone he encountered. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara C. Williams, his stepfather, Ernest Westbrook, his father, Clarence Booker, three brothers: Lonnie Lee Williams Sr, William Earnest Westbrook, and Frank Westbrook.  Two sisters: Ruby C Purnell and Willie Dorothy Perry. Three nephews: Andrew Denail Williams, Christopher Perry, and Jeffrey Purnell.  And his Godmother, Martha Gomiller.

A TIME TO LOVE

Leon leaves to cherish his memories, his sisters: Estella Gomiller (Wayne) of Coila, MS, Elizabeth Johnson (Larry), Linda Simpson, and Diana Richardson (Anthony), all of Carrollton, MS; a sister-in-law, Berneice Williams of Bentonia, MS. One brother Willie James Williams of Chicago, IL.. His godson Johnta Montgomery of Carrollton MS. He also leaves to cherish his memories, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.