Anthony Wayne Mitchell, the son of Ralph Mitchell and Gertrude Spann Mitchell, was born on June 10, 1953 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he loved his family and his community. On February 19, 2026, having been guided by his faith, completed his race.

He received his formal education in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth School System, attended Atkins High School and was a proud member of the "1972 Class that Never Was". After the closing of Atkins as a high school, he enrolled at North Forsyth High School where he graduated in 1972.

He held membership with Great Commission Community Church Inc. under the leadership of Apostle Gloria M. Samuels. There he used his talents and his willingness to serve to enhance the ministry.

He loved to read the Winston-Salem Journal which was ideal since his vocation was that of a press operator with the city's major newspaper. He retired from the Journal after many years of service. When he was not with family and friends, enjoying K&W or Forsyth Seafood, he enjoyed keeping his yard cut, cleaning his cars, and watching sports, especially football. Many would say the Carolina Panthers or Kansas City Chiefs were his favorite teams.

He was known for his stylish dress and distinguished look, usually topped off with one of his many Kangol hats. His cars were like accessories that completed his look and were al-ways as immaculate as he was.

Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Gertrude Mitchell; sisters, Lynda, Barbara and Beverly; brother, Milton; and niece, Monique.

He leaves behind one son, Trayvon; stepdaughters, Nicole and Jasmine; sister, Gwendolyn; nieces, Tonya (Michael) and Jamicka (Demeterius); nephews, Kevin, James (Laura), and Michael; great-nieces, Taylor, Jazzmia, and Britneé; great-nephews, Quishon, Kameron, Andrew and Bryson; great great-nephews, Evan, Tristian and Lucien; old school master barber, John Dyer; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service 1:00 PM, Sunday, March 1, 2026 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends thirty-minutes prior to service.

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